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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,991.82, 26,209.23 and 10,608.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,991.82, 26,209.23 and 10,608.14 is: 14,639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,991.82 : 26,209.23 = 10,608.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,991.82/26,209.23 = 10,608.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,991.82x = 26,209.23 × 10,608.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,991.82x = 278,031,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,031,181.13/18,991.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,639.52

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