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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.50, 26,213.78 and 10,612.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.50, 26,213.78 and 10,612.00 is: 14,644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.50 : 26,213.78 = 10,612.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.50/26,213.78 = 10,612.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.50x = 26,213.78 × 10,612.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.50x = 278,180,449.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,180,449.23/18,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,644.55

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