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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,917.04, 26,104.50 and 10,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,917.04, 26,104.50 and 10,533 is: 14,534.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,917.04 : 26,104.50 = 10,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,917.04/26,104.50 = 10,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,917.04x = 26,104.50 × 10,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,917.04x = 274,958,698.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,958,698.50/18,917.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,534.97

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