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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,887.04, 26,063.10 and 10,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,887.04, 26,063.10 and 10,503 is: 14,493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,887.04 : 26,063.10 = 10,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,887.04/26,063.10 = 10,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,887.04x = 26,063.10 × 10,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,887.04x = 273,740,739.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,740,739.30/18,887.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,493.58

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