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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.52, 26,217.44 and 10,615.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.52, 26,217.44 and 10,615.02 is: 14,648.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.52 : 26,217.44 = 10,615.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.52/26,217.44 = 10,615.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.52x = 26,217.44 × 10,615.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.52x = 278,298,649.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,298,649.95/18,998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,648.44

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