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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,875.96, 26,048.76 and 10,378.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,875.96, 26,048.76 and 10,378.64 is: 14,322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,875.96 : 26,048.76 = 10,378.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,875.96/26,048.76 = 10,378.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,875.96x = 26,048.76 × 10,378.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,875.96x = 270,350,702.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,350,702.49/18,875.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,322.49

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