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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.48, 26,216.94 and 10,615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.48, 26,216.94 and 10,615.80 is: 14,648.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.48 : 26,216.94 = 10,615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.48/26,216.94 = 10,615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.48x = 26,216.94 × 10,615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.48x = 278,313,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,313,791.65/18,999.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,648.50

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