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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.46, 26,213.67 and 10,498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.46, 26,213.67 and 10,498.02 is: 14,487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.46 : 26,213.67 = 10,498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.46/26,213.67 = 10,498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.46x = 26,213.67 × 10,498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.46x = 275,191,631.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,191,631.93/18,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,487.23

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