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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,870.57, 26,041.08 and 10,372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,870.57, 26,041.08 and 10,372.50 is: 14,313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,870.57 : 26,041.08 = 10,372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,870.57/26,041.08 = 10,372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,870.57x = 26,041.08 × 10,372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,870.57x = 270,111,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,111,199.95/18,870.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,313.89

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