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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.77, 26,212.28 and 10,611.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.77, 26,212.28 and 10,611.27 is: 14,643.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.77 : 26,212.28 = 10,611.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.77/26,212.28 = 10,611.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.77x = 26,212.28 × 10,611.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.77x = 278,145,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,145,527.34/18,994.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,643.27

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