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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.34, 26,034.03 and 10,367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.34, 26,034.03 and 10,367.54 is: 14,307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.34 : 26,034.03 = 10,367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.34/26,034.03 = 10,367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.34x = 26,034.03 × 10,367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.34x = 269,908,717.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,908,717.22/18,865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,307.13

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