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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.54, 26,033.58 and 10,366.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.54, 26,033.58 and 10,366.89 is: 14,306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.54 : 26,033.58 = 10,366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.54/26,033.58 = 10,366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.54x = 26,033.58 × 10,366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.54x = 269,887,260.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,887,260.17/18,864.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,306.59

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