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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,867.38, 26,035.74 and 10,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,867.38, 26,035.74 and 10,369.32 is: 14,308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,867.38 : 26,035.74 = 10,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,867.38/26,035.74 = 10,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,867.38x = 26,035.74 × 10,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,867.38x = 269,972,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,972,919.50/18,867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,308.98

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