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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.76, 26,057.49 and 10,384.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.76, 26,057.49 and 10,384.53 is: 14,331.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.76 : 26,057.49 = 10,384.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.76/26,057.49 = 10,384.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.76x = 26,057.49 × 10,384.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.76x = 270,594,786.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,594,786.63/18,881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,331.02

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