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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.83, 26,033.60 and 10,367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.83, 26,033.60 and 10,367.78 is: 14,306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.83 : 26,033.60 = 10,367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.83/26,033.60 = 10,367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.83x = 26,033.60 × 10,367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.83x = 269,910,455.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,910,455.40/18,865.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,306.84

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