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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,955.79, 26,159.15 and 10,458.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,955.79, 26,159.15 and 10,458.21 is: 14,432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,955.79 : 26,159.15 = 10,458.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,955.79/26,159.15 = 10,458.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,955.79x = 26,159.15 × 10,458.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,955.79x = 273,578,008.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,578,008.36/18,955.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,432.43

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