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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,991.18, 26,208.39 and 10,607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,991.18, 26,208.39 and 10,607.50 is: 14,638.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,991.18 : 26,208.39 = 10,607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,991.18/26,208.39 = 10,607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,991.18x = 26,208.39 × 10,607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,991.18x = 278,005,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,005,496.93/18,991.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,638.66

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