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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,955.63, 26,158.77 and 10,572.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,955.63, 26,158.77 and 10,572.13 is: 14,589.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,955.63 : 26,158.77 = 10,572.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,955.63/26,158.77 = 10,572.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,955.63x = 26,158.77 × 10,572.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,955.63x = 276,553,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,553,733.43/18,955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,589.53

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