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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,996.46, 26,215.05 and 10,499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,996.46, 26,215.05 and 10,499.02 is: 14,488.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,996.46 : 26,215.05 = 10,499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,996.46/26,215.05 = 10,499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,996.46x = 26,215.05 × 10,499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,996.46x = 275,232,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,232,334.25/18,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,488.61

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