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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.43, 26,033.57 and 10,367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.43, 26,033.57 and 10,367.35 is: 14,307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.43 : 26,033.57 = 10,367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.43/26,033.57 = 10,367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.43x = 26,033.57 × 10,367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.43x = 269,899,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,899,131.94/18,864.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,307.30

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