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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,878.67, 26,052.89 and 10,381.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,878.67, 26,052.89 and 10,381.14 is: 14,326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,878.67 : 26,052.89 = 10,381.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,878.67/26,052.89 = 10,381.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,878.67x = 26,052.89 × 10,381.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,878.67x = 270,458,646.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,458,646.59/18,878.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,326.15

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