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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,947.50, 26,147.55 and 10,564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,947.50, 26,147.55 and 10,564 is: 14,578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,947.50 : 26,147.55 = 10,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,947.50/26,147.55 = 10,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,947.50x = 26,147.55 × 10,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,947.50x = 276,222,718.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,222,718.20/18,947.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,578.32

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