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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,951, 26,152.92 and 10,568.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,951, 26,152.92 and 10,568.04 is: 14,584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,951 : 26,152.92 = 10,568.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,951/26,152.92 = 10,568.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,951x = 26,152.92 × 10,568.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,951x = 276,385,104.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,385,104.68/18,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,584.20

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