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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,992.80, 26,210.04 and 10,609.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,992.80, 26,210.04 and 10,609.30 is: 14,640.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,992.80 : 26,210.04 = 10,609.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,992.80/26,210.04 = 10,609.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,992.80x = 26,210.04 × 10,609.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,992.80x = 278,070,177.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,070,177.37/18,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,640.82

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