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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,882.39, 26,057.50 and 10,384.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,882.39, 26,057.50 and 10,384.37 is: 14,330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,882.39 : 26,057.50 = 10,384.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,882.39/26,057.50 = 10,384.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,882.39x = 26,057.50 × 10,384.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,882.39x = 270,590,669.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,590,669.35/18,882.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,330.32

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