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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.48, 26,212.44 and 10,497.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.48, 26,212.44 and 10,497.43 is: 14,485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.48 : 26,212.44 = 10,497.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.48/26,212.44 = 10,497.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.48x = 26,212.44 × 10,497.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.48x = 275,163,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,163,326.16/18,995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,485.73

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