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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.76, 26,034.68 and 10,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.76, 26,034.68 and 10,368.44 is: 14,308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.76 : 26,034.68 = 10,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.76/26,034.68 = 10,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.76x = 26,034.68 × 10,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.76x = 269,939,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,939,017.50/18,865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,308.41

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