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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,964.08, 26,170.92 and 10,581.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,964.08, 26,170.92 and 10,581.84 is: 14,603.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,964.08 : 26,170.92 = 10,581.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,964.08/26,170.92 = 10,581.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,964.08x = 26,170.92 × 10,581.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,964.08x = 276,936,488.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,936,488.09/18,964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,603.21

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