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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,855.69, 26,021.12 and 10,358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,855.69, 26,021.12 and 10,358.58 is: 14,294.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,855.69 : 26,021.12 = 10,358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,855.69/26,021.12 = 10,358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,855.69x = 26,021.12 × 10,358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,855.69x = 269,541,671.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,541,671.31/18,855.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,294.98

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