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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,867.48, 26,035.42 and 10,369.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,867.48, 26,035.42 and 10,369.51 is: 14,308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,867.48 : 26,035.42 = 10,369.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,867.48/26,035.42 = 10,369.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,867.48x = 26,035.42 × 10,369.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,867.48x = 269,974,366.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,974,366.02/18,867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,308.98

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