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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.54, 26,056.76 and 10,384.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.54, 26,056.76 and 10,384.59 is: 14,330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.54 : 26,056.76 = 10,384.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.54/26,056.76 = 10,384.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.54x = 26,056.76 × 10,384.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.54x = 270,588,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,588,717.41/18,881.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,330.86

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