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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.46, 26,033.08 and 10,367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.46, 26,033.08 and 10,367.40 is: 14,306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.46 : 26,033.08 = 10,367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.46/26,033.08 = 10,367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.46x = 26,033.08 × 10,367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.46x = 269,895,280.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,895,280.16/18,865.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,306.32

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