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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.13, 26,218.97 and 10,501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.13, 26,218.97 and 10,501.12 is: 14,491.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.13 : 26,218.97 = 10,501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.13/26,218.97 = 10,501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.13x = 26,218.97 × 10,501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.13x = 275,328,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,328,550.25/18,999.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,491.64

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