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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,961.94, 26,167.26 and 10,464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,961.94, 26,167.26 and 10,464.13 is: 14,440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,961.94 : 26,167.26 = 10,464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,961.94/26,167.26 = 10,464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,961.94x = 26,167.26 × 10,464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,961.94x = 273,817,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,817,427.23/18,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,440.37

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