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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.83, 26,033.81 and 10,367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.83, 26,033.81 and 10,367.73 is: 14,307.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.83 : 26,033.81 = 10,367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.83/26,033.81 = 10,367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.83x = 26,033.81 × 10,367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.83x = 269,911,461.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,911,461.11/18,864.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,307.65

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