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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,871.65, 26,043.03 and 10,804.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,871.65, 26,043.03 and 10,804.37 is: 14,910.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,871.65 : 26,043.03 = 10,804.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,871.65/26,043.03 = 10,804.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,871.65x = 26,043.03 × 10,804.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,871.65x = 281,378,401.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,378,401.83/18,871.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,910.11

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