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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,963.65, 26,169.73 and 10,466.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,963.65, 26,169.73 and 10,466.34 is: 14,443.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,963.65 : 26,169.73 = 10,466.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,963.65/26,169.73 = 10,466.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,963.65x = 26,169.73 × 10,466.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,963.65x = 273,901,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,901,291.89/18,963.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,443.49

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