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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.94, 26,056.51 and 10,384.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.94, 26,056.51 and 10,384.03 is: 14,329.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.94 : 26,056.51 = 10,384.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.94/26,056.51 = 10,384.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.94x = 26,056.51 × 10,384.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.94x = 270,571,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,571,581.54/18,881.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,329.65

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