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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.52, 26,213.31 and 10,612.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.52, 26,213.31 and 10,612.02 is: 14,644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.52 : 26,213.31 = 10,612.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.52/26,213.31 = 10,612.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.52x = 26,213.31 × 10,612.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.52x = 278,176,169.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,176,169.99/18,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,644.30

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