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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,946.56, 26,146.98 and 10,563

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,946.56, 26,146.98 and 10,563 is: 14,577.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,946.56 : 26,146.98 = 10,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,946.56/26,146.98 = 10,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,946.56x = 26,146.98 × 10,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,946.56x = 276,190,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,190,549.74/18,946.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,577.35

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