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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,823.41, 25,976.58 and 10,326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,823.41, 25,976.58 and 10,326.33 is: 14,250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,823.41 : 25,976.58 = 10,326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,823.41/25,976.58 = 10,326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,823.41x = 25,976.58 × 10,326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,823.41x = 268,242,737.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,242,737.35/18,823.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.49

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