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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.66, 26,214.08 and 10,382.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.66, 26,214.08 and 10,382.01 is: 14,327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.66 : 26,214.08 = 10,382.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.66/26,214.08 = 10,382.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.66x = 26,214.08 × 10,382.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.66x = 272,154,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,154,912.40/18,995.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,327.22

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