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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.78, 26,219.16 and 10,616.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.78, 26,219.16 and 10,616.28 is: 14,650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.78 : 26,219.16 = 10,616.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.78/26,219.16 = 10,616.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.78x = 26,219.16 × 10,616.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.78x = 278,349,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,349,943.92/18,999.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,650.17

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