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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.92, 26,217.20 and 10,614.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.92, 26,217.20 and 10,614.56 is: 14,648.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.92 : 26,217.20 = 10,614.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.92/26,217.20 = 10,614.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.92x = 26,217.20 × 10,614.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.92x = 278,284,042.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,284,042.43/18,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,648.13

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