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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,958.09, 26,162.41 and 10,460.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,958.09, 26,162.41 and 10,460.56 is: 14,435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,958.09 : 26,162.41 = 10,460.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,958.09/26,162.41 = 10,460.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,958.09x = 26,162.41 × 10,460.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,958.09x = 273,673,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,673,459.55/18,958.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,435.71

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