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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.52, 26,213.76 and 10,497.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.52, 26,213.76 and 10,497.41 is: 14,486.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.52 : 26,213.76 = 10,497.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.52/26,213.76 = 10,497.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.52x = 26,213.76 × 10,497.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.52x = 275,176,586.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,176,586.36/18,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,486.39

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