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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.45, 26,212.25 and 10,497.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.45, 26,212.25 and 10,497.17 is: 14,486.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.45 : 26,212.25 = 10,497.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.45/26,212.25 = 10,497.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.45x = 26,212.25 × 10,497.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.45x = 275,154,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,154,444.33/18,994.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,486.04

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