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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,965.44, 26,173.44 and 10,581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,965.44, 26,173.44 and 10,581.76 is: 14,603.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,965.44 : 26,173.44 = 10,581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,965.44/26,173.44 = 10,581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,965.44x = 26,173.44 × 10,581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,965.44x = 276,961,060.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,961,060.45/18,965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,603.46

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