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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,956.93, 26,161.13 and 10,573.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,956.93, 26,161.13 and 10,573.25 is: 14,591.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,956.93 : 26,161.13 = 10,573.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,956.93/26,161.13 = 10,573.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,956.93x = 26,161.13 × 10,573.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,956.93x = 276,608,167.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,608,167.77/18,956.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,591.40

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