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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.83, 26,216.94 and 10,614.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.83, 26,216.94 and 10,614.33 is: 14,647.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.83 : 26,216.94 = 10,614.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.83/26,216.94 = 10,614.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.83x = 26,216.94 × 10,614.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.83x = 278,275,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,275,252.75/18,997.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,647.74

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