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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.68, 26,212.54 and 10,496.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.68, 26,212.54 and 10,496.77 is: 14,485.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.68 : 26,212.54 = 10,496.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.68/26,212.54 = 10,496.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.68x = 26,212.54 × 10,496.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.68x = 275,147,003.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,147,003.50/18,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,485.48

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