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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,874.59, 26,046.90 and 10,377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,874.59, 26,046.90 and 10,377.25 is: 14,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,874.59 : 26,046.90 = 10,377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,874.59/26,046.90 = 10,377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,874.59x = 26,046.90 × 10,377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,874.59x = 270,295,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,295,193.03/18,874.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,320.59

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