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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,863.87, 26,032.82 and 10,366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,863.87, 26,032.82 and 10,366.76 is: 14,306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,863.87 : 26,032.82 = 10,366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,863.87/26,032.82 = 10,366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,863.87x = 26,032.82 × 10,366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,863.87x = 269,876,010.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,876,010.31/18,863.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,306.51

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