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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,958.84, 26,163.29 and 10,461.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,958.84, 26,163.29 and 10,461.07 is: 14,436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,958.84 : 26,163.29 = 10,461.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,958.84/26,163.29 = 10,461.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,958.84x = 26,163.29 × 10,461.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,958.84x = 273,696,008.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,696,008.12/18,958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,436.33

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