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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,870.50, 26,041.30 and 10,487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,870.50, 26,041.30 and 10,487 is: 14,472.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,870.50 : 26,041.30 = 10,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,870.50/26,041.30 = 10,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,870.50x = 26,041.30 × 10,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,870.50x = 273,095,113.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,095,113.10/18,870.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,472.07

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