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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.83, 26,214.07 and 10,498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.83, 26,214.07 and 10,498.52 is: 14,487.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.83 : 26,214.07 = 10,498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.83/26,214.07 = 10,498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.83x = 26,214.07 × 10,498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.83x = 275,208,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,208,938.18/18,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,487.86

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