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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.34, 26,156.02 and 10,569.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.34, 26,156.02 and 10,569.22 is: 14,584.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.34 : 26,156.02 = 10,569.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.34/26,156.02 = 10,569.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.34x = 26,156.02 × 10,569.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.34x = 276,448,729.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,448,729.70/18,954.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,584.98

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