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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,868.46, 26,038.41 and 10,371.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,868.46, 26,038.41 and 10,371.15 is: 14,312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,868.46 : 26,038.41 = 10,371.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,868.46/26,038.41 = 10,371.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,868.46x = 26,038.41 × 10,371.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,868.46x = 270,048,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,048,204.02/18,868.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,312.15

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