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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.04, 26,212.32 and 10,611.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.04, 26,212.32 and 10,611.36 is: 14,643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.04 : 26,212.32 = 10,611.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.04/26,212.32 = 10,611.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.04x = 26,212.32 × 10,611.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.04x = 278,148,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,148,363.96/18,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,643.21

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