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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.23, 26,211.80 and 10,496.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.23, 26,211.80 and 10,496.25 is: 14,484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.23 : 26,211.80 = 10,496.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.23/26,211.80 = 10,496.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.23x = 26,211.80 × 10,496.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.23x = 275,125,631.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,125,631.99/18,994.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,484.70

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