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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.04, 26,171.58 and 10,582.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.04, 26,171.58 and 10,582.36 is: 14,602.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.04 : 26,171.58 = 10,582.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.04/26,171.58 = 10,582.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.04x = 26,171.58 × 10,582.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.04x = 276,957,081.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,957,081.33/18,966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,602.79

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