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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,934.76, 26,130.30 and 10,436.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,934.76, 26,130.30 and 10,436.82 is: 14,402.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,934.76 : 26,130.30 = 10,436.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,934.76/26,130.30 = 10,436.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,934.76x = 26,130.30 × 10,436.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,934.76x = 272,717,237.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,717,237.65/18,934.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,402.99

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