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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,866.88, 26,037.24 and 10,369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,866.88, 26,037.24 and 10,369.44 is: 14,310.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,866.88 : 26,037.24 = 10,369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,866.88/26,037.24 = 10,369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,866.88x = 26,037.24 × 10,369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,866.88x = 269,991,597.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,991,597.95/18,866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,310.35

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