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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,858.23, 26,024.42 and 10,361.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,858.23, 26,024.42 and 10,361.03 is: 14,298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,858.23 : 26,024.42 = 10,361.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,858.23/26,024.42 = 10,361.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,858.23x = 26,024.42 × 10,361.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,858.23x = 269,639,887.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,639,887.32/18,858.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,298.26

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