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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,961.29, 26,168.23 and 10,464.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,961.29, 26,168.23 and 10,464.21 is: 14,441.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,961.29 : 26,168.23 = 10,464.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,961.29/26,168.23 = 10,464.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,961.29x = 26,168.23 × 10,464.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,961.29x = 273,829,854.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,829,854.05/18,961.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,441.52

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