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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954, 26,156.52 and 10,570.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954, 26,156.52 and 10,570.50 is: 14,587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954 : 26,156.52 = 10,570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954/26,156.52 = 10,570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954x = 26,156.52 × 10,570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954x = 276,487,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,487,494.66/18,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,587.29

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