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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.77, 26,033.50 and 10,367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.77, 26,033.50 and 10,367.71 is: 14,306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.77 : 26,033.50 = 10,367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.77/26,033.50 = 10,367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.77x = 26,033.50 × 10,367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.77x = 269,907,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,907,596.28/18,865.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,306.74

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