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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,955.81, 26,159.93 and 10,570.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,955.81, 26,159.93 and 10,570.69 is: 14,588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,955.81 : 26,159.93 = 10,570.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,955.81/26,159.93 = 10,570.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,955.81x = 26,159.93 × 10,570.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,955.81x = 276,528,510.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,528,510.45/18,955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,588.06

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