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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,955.94, 26,159.40 and 10,458.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,955.94, 26,159.40 and 10,458.36 is: 14,432.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,955.94 : 26,159.40 = 10,458.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,955.94/26,159.40 = 10,458.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,955.94x = 26,159.40 × 10,458.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,955.94x = 273,584,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,584,422.58/18,955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,432.65

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