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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,949.56, 26,150.28 and 10,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,949.56, 26,150.28 and 10,566 is: 14,581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,949.56 : 26,150.28 = 10,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,949.56/26,150.28 = 10,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,949.56x = 26,150.28 × 10,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,949.56x = 276,303,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,303,858.48/18,949.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,581.02

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