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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.64, 26,213.52 and 10,498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.64, 26,213.52 and 10,498.44 is: 14,487.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.64 : 26,213.52 = 10,498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.64/26,213.52 = 10,498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.64x = 26,213.52 × 10,498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.64x = 275,201,066.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,201,066.91/18,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,487.59

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