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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.55, 26,218.69 and 10,501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.55, 26,218.69 and 10,501.04 is: 14,491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.55 : 26,218.69 = 10,501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.55/26,218.69 = 10,501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.55x = 26,218.69 × 10,501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.55x = 275,323,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,323,551.73/18,998.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,491.82

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