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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.83, 26,212.69 and 10,497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.83, 26,212.69 and 10,497.52 is: 14,486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.83 : 26,212.69 = 10,497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.83/26,212.69 = 10,497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.83x = 26,212.69 × 10,497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.83x = 275,168,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,168,237.53/18,994.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,486.48

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