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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.46, 26,211.89 and 10,496.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.46, 26,211.89 and 10,496.15 is: 14,484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.46 : 26,211.89 = 10,496.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.46/26,211.89 = 10,496.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.46x = 26,211.89 × 10,496.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.46x = 275,123,745.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,123,745.68/18,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,484.42

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