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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.49, 26,033.43 and 10,367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.49, 26,033.43 and 10,367.14 is: 14,306.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.49 : 26,033.43 = 10,367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.49/26,033.43 = 10,367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.49x = 26,033.43 × 10,367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.49x = 269,892,213.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,892,213.49/18,864.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,306.89

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