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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,996.48, 26,212.80 and 10,612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,996.48, 26,212.80 and 10,612.80 is: 14,644.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,996.48 : 26,212.80 = 10,612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,996.48/26,212.80 = 10,612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,996.48x = 26,212.80 × 10,612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,996.48x = 278,191,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,191,203.84/18,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,644.36

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