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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.83, 26,218.32 and 10,615.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.83, 26,218.32 and 10,615.33 is: 14,649.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.83 : 26,218.32 = 10,615.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.83/26,218.32 = 10,615.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.83x = 26,218.32 × 10,615.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.83x = 278,316,118.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,316,118.85/18,998.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,649.12

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