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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.94, 26,214.32 and 10,498.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.94, 26,214.32 and 10,498.07 is: 14,487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.94 : 26,214.32 = 10,498.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.94/26,214.32 = 10,498.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.94x = 26,214.32 × 10,498.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.94x = 275,199,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,199,858.14/18,995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,487.30

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