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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.95, 26,212.94 and 10,497.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.95, 26,212.94 and 10,497.66 is: 14,486.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.95 : 26,212.94 = 10,497.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.95/26,212.94 = 10,497.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.95x = 26,212.94 × 10,497.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.95x = 275,174,479.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,174,479.23/18,994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,486.72

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