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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,863.73, 26,035.17 and 10,910.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,863.73, 26,035.17 and 10,910.79 is: 15,058.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,863.73 : 26,035.17 = 10,910.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,863.73/26,035.17 = 10,910.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,863.73x = 26,035.17 × 10,910.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,863.73x = 284,064,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,064,272.48/18,863.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,058.75

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