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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.03, 26,056.13 and 10,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.03, 26,056.13 and 10,383.52 is: 14,329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.03 : 26,056.13 = 10,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.03/26,056.13 = 10,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.03x = 26,056.13 × 10,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.03x = 270,554,346.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,554,346.98/18,881.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,329.43

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