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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.48, 26,214.18 and 10,613.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.48, 26,214.18 and 10,613.80 is: 14,645.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.48 : 26,214.18 = 10,613.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.48/26,214.18 = 10,613.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.48x = 26,214.18 × 10,613.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.48x = 278,232,063.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,232,063.68/18,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,645.74

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