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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,917.83, 26,106.39 and 10,419.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,917.83, 26,106.39 and 10,419.79 is: 14,379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,917.83 : 26,106.39 = 10,419.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,917.83/26,106.39 = 10,419.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,917.83x = 26,106.39 × 10,419.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,917.83x = 272,023,101.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,023,101.46/18,917.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,379.19

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