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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.57, 26,219.35 and 10,616.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.57, 26,219.35 and 10,616.07 is: 14,650.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.57 : 26,219.35 = 10,616.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.57/26,219.35 = 10,616.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.57x = 26,219.35 × 10,616.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.57x = 278,346,454.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,346,454.95/18,999.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,650.14

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