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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,874.91, 26,044.50 and 10,377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,874.91, 26,044.50 and 10,377.38 is: 14,319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,874.91 : 26,044.50 = 10,377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,874.91/26,044.50 = 10,377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,874.91x = 26,044.50 × 10,377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,874.91x = 270,273,543.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,273,543.19/18,874.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,319.20

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