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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966, 26,173.08 and 10,582.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966, 26,173.08 and 10,582.56 is: 14,603.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966 : 26,173.08 = 10,582.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966/26,173.08 = 10,582.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966x = 26,173.08 × 10,582.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966x = 276,978,189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,978,189.48/18,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,603.93

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