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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,959.08, 26,163.30 and 10,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,959.08, 26,163.30 and 10,577 is: 14,596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,959.08 : 26,163.30 = 10,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,959.08/26,163.30 = 10,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,959.08x = 26,163.30 × 10,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,959.08x = 276,729,224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,729,224.10/18,959.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,596.13

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