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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.78, 26,157.72 and 10,457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.78, 26,157.72 and 10,457.22 is: 14,431.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.78 : 26,157.72 = 10,457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.78/26,157.72 = 10,457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.78x = 26,157.72 × 10,457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.78x = 273,537,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,537,032.74/18,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,431.03

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