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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,996.06, 26,214.42 and 10,498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,996.06, 26,214.42 and 10,498.76 is: 14,488.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,996.06 : 26,214.42 = 10,498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,996.06/26,214.42 = 10,498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,996.06x = 26,214.42 × 10,498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,996.06x = 275,218,773.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,218,773.05/18,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,488.20

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