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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,872.08, 26,044.13 and 10,375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,872.08, 26,044.13 and 10,375.18 is: 14,318.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,872.08 : 26,044.13 = 10,375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,872.08/26,044.13 = 10,375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,872.08x = 26,044.13 × 10,375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,872.08x = 270,212,497.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,212,497.52/18,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,318.11

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