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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.18, 26,034.40 and 10,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.18, 26,034.40 and 10,367.24 is: 14,307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.18 : 26,034.40 = 10,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.18/26,034.40 = 10,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.18x = 26,034.40 × 10,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.18x = 269,904,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,904,873.06/18,865.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,307.04

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