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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.46, 26,032.82 and 10,366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.46, 26,032.82 and 10,366.66 is: 14,305.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.46 : 26,032.82 = 10,366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.46/26,032.82 = 10,366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.46x = 26,032.82 × 10,366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.46x = 269,873,393.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,873,393.78/18,864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,305.92

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