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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.15, 26,156.16 and 10,570.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.15, 26,156.16 and 10,570.65 is: 14,587.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.15 : 26,156.16 = 10,570.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.15/26,156.16 = 10,570.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.15x = 26,156.16 × 10,570.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.15x = 276,487,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,487,612.70/18,954.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,587.18

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