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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,958.22, 26,162.86 and 10,460.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,958.22, 26,162.86 and 10,460.46 is: 14,435.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,958.22 : 26,162.86 = 10,460.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,958.22/26,162.86 = 10,460.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,958.22x = 26,162.86 × 10,460.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,958.22x = 273,675,550.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,675,550.52/18,958.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,435.72

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