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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,958.80, 26,163.24 and 10,575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,958.80, 26,163.24 and 10,575.28 is: 14,593.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,958.80 : 26,163.24 = 10,575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,958.80/26,163.24 = 10,575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,958.80x = 26,163.24 × 10,575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,958.80x = 276,683,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,683,588.71/18,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,593.94

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