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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,993.52, 26,210.55 and 10,610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,993.52, 26,210.55 and 10,610.02 is: 14,641.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,993.52 : 26,210.55 = 10,610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,993.52/26,210.55 = 10,610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,993.52x = 26,210.55 × 10,610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,993.52x = 278,094,459.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,094,459.71/18,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,641.54

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