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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,951.59, 26,152.84 and 10,454.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,951.59, 26,152.84 and 10,454.51 is: 14,427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,951.59 : 26,152.84 = 10,454.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,951.59/26,152.84 = 10,454.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,951.59x = 26,152.84 × 10,454.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,951.59x = 273,415,127.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,415,127.31/18,951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,427.03

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