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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,858.36, 26,023.28 and 10,358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,858.36, 26,023.28 and 10,358.82 is: 14,294.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,858.36 : 26,023.28 = 10,358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,858.36/26,023.28 = 10,358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,858.36x = 26,023.28 × 10,358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,858.36x = 269,570,421.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,570,421.54/18,858.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,294.48

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