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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,953.68, 26,153.34 and 10,777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,953.68, 26,153.34 and 10,777 is: 14,870.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,953.68 : 26,153.34 = 10,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,953.68/26,153.34 = 10,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,953.68x = 26,153.34 × 10,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,953.68x = 281,854,545.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,854,545.18/18,953.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,870.70

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