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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,878.63, 26,052.53 and 10,380.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,878.63, 26,052.53 and 10,380.89 is: 14,325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,878.63 : 26,052.53 = 10,380.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,878.63/26,052.53 = 10,380.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,878.63x = 26,052.53 × 10,380.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,878.63x = 270,448,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,448,461.38/18,878.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,325.64

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