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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.52, 26,212.38 and 10,496.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.52, 26,212.38 and 10,496.41 is: 14,485.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.52 : 26,212.38 = 10,496.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.52/26,212.38 = 10,496.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.52x = 26,212.38 × 10,496.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.52x = 275,135,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,135,782.66/18,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,485.01

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