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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,992.82, 26,209.64 and 10,494.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,992.82, 26,209.64 and 10,494.51 is: 14,482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,992.82 : 26,209.64 = 10,494.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,992.82/26,209.64 = 10,494.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,992.82x = 26,209.64 × 10,494.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,992.82x = 275,057,257.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,057,257.03/18,992.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,482.17

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