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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.30, 26,212.16 and 10,497.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.30, 26,212.16 and 10,497.33 is: 14,485.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.30 : 26,212.16 = 10,497.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.30/26,212.16 = 10,497.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.30x = 26,212.16 × 10,497.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.30x = 275,157,719.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,157,719.78/18,995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,485.57

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