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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,871.02, 26,041.46 and 10,373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,871.02, 26,041.46 and 10,373.13 is: 14,314.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,871.02 : 26,041.46 = 10,373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,871.02/26,041.46 = 10,373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,871.02x = 26,041.46 × 10,373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,871.02x = 270,131,398.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,131,398.10/18,871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,314.62

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