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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,856.99, 26,023.06 and 10,359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,856.99, 26,023.06 and 10,359.23 is: 14,295.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,856.99 : 26,023.06 = 10,359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,856.99/26,023.06 = 10,359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,856.99x = 26,023.06 × 10,359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,856.99x = 269,578,903.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,578,903.00/18,856.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,295.97

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