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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,992.32, 26,211.24 and 10,496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,992.32, 26,211.24 and 10,496.44 is: 14,486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,992.32 : 26,211.24 = 10,496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,992.32/26,211.24 = 10,496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,992.32x = 26,211.24 × 10,496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,992.32x = 275,124,707.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,124,707.99/18,992.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,486.10

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