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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,955.62, 26,158.70 and 10,458.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,955.62, 26,158.70 and 10,458.27 is: 14,432.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,955.62 : 26,158.70 = 10,458.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,955.62/26,158.70 = 10,458.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,955.62x = 26,158.70 × 10,458.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,955.62x = 273,574,695.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,574,695.16/18,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,432.38

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