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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,859.93, 26,027.19 and 10,362.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,859.93, 26,027.19 and 10,362.27 is: 14,300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,859.93 : 26,027.19 = 10,362.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,859.93/26,027.19 = 10,362.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,859.93x = 26,027.19 × 10,362.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,859.93x = 269,700,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,700,770.12/18,859.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,300.20

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