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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,866.59, 26,034.63 and 10,368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,866.59, 26,034.63 and 10,368.52 is: 14,307.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,866.59 : 26,034.63 = 10,368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,866.59/26,034.63 = 10,368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,866.59x = 26,034.63 × 10,368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,866.59x = 269,940,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,940,624.32/18,866.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,307.87

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