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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.46, 26,217.76 and 10,501.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.46, 26,217.76 and 10,501.18 is: 14,491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.46 : 26,217.76 = 10,501.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.46/26,217.76 = 10,501.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.46x = 26,217.76 × 10,501.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.46x = 275,317,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,317,416.96/18,998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,491.56

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