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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,893.68, 26,073.30 and 10,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,893.68, 26,073.30 and 10,510 is: 14,503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,893.68 : 26,073.30 = 10,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,893.68/26,073.30 = 10,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,893.68x = 26,073.30 × 10,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,893.68x = 274,030,383
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,030,383/18,893.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,503.81

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