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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,853.79, 26,017.08 and 10,354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,853.79, 26,017.08 and 10,354.26 is: 14,288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,853.79 : 26,017.08 = 10,354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,853.79/26,017.08 = 10,354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,853.79x = 26,017.08 × 10,354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,853.79x = 269,387,610.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,387,610.76/18,853.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,288.25

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