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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,965.92, 26,169.84 and 10,582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,965.92, 26,169.84 and 10,582.40 is: 14,601.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,965.92 : 26,169.84 = 10,582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,965.92/26,169.84 = 10,582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,965.92x = 26,169.84 × 10,582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,965.92x = 276,939,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,939,714.82/18,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,601.97

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