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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.08, 26,173.18 and 10,582.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.08, 26,173.18 and 10,582.58 is: 14,603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.08 : 26,173.18 = 10,582.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.08/26,173.18 = 10,582.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.08x = 26,173.18 × 10,582.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.08x = 276,979,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,979,810.18/18,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,603.95

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