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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,964.94, 26,171.62 and 10,581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,964.94, 26,171.62 and 10,581.44 is: 14,602.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,964.94 : 26,171.62 = 10,581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,964.94/26,171.62 = 10,581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,964.94x = 26,171.62 × 10,581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,964.94x = 276,933,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,933,465.71/18,964.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,602.39

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