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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.06, 26,211.66 and 10,496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.06, 26,211.66 and 10,496.76 is: 14,485.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.06 : 26,211.66 = 10,496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.06/26,211.66 = 10,496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.06x = 26,211.66 × 10,496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.06x = 275,137,504.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,137,504.22/18,994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,485.45

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