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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,957.94, 26,161.95 and 10,574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,957.94, 26,161.95 and 10,574.44 is: 14,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,957.94 : 26,161.95 = 10,574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,957.94/26,161.95 = 10,574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,957.94x = 26,161.95 × 10,574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,957.94x = 276,647,944.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,647,944.81/18,957.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,592.72

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