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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,871.79, 26,043.39 and 10,374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,871.79, 26,043.39 and 10,374.27 is: 14,316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,871.79 : 26,043.39 = 10,374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,871.79/26,043.39 = 10,374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,871.79x = 26,043.39 × 10,374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,871.79x = 270,181,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,181,120.40/18,871.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,316.67

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