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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.92, 26,214.26 and 10,498.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.92, 26,214.26 and 10,498.64 is: 14,488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.92 : 26,214.26 = 10,498.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.92/26,214.26 = 10,498.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.92x = 26,214.26 × 10,498.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.92x = 275,213,895.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,213,895.04/18,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,488.05

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