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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,991.80, 26,208.66 and 10,608.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,991.80, 26,208.66 and 10,608.30 is: 14,639.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,991.80 : 26,208.66 = 10,608.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,991.80/26,208.66 = 10,608.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,991.80x = 26,208.66 × 10,608.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,991.80x = 278,029,327.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,029,327.88/18,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,639.44

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