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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,993.83, 26,211.31 and 10,496.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,993.83, 26,211.31 and 10,496.52 is: 14,485.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,993.83 : 26,211.31 = 10,496.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,993.83/26,211.31 = 10,496.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,993.83x = 26,211.31 × 10,496.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,993.83x = 275,127,513.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,127,513.40/18,993.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,485.10

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