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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,965.96, 26,173.01 and 10,582.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,965.96, 26,173.01 and 10,582.46 is: 14,603.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,965.96 : 26,173.01 = 10,582.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,965.96/26,173.01 = 10,582.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,965.96x = 26,173.01 × 10,582.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,965.96x = 276,974,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,974,778.49/18,965.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,603.78

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