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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.09, 26,173.18 and 10,582.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.09, 26,173.18 and 10,582.59 is: 14,603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.09 : 26,173.18 = 10,582.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.09/26,173.18 = 10,582.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.09x = 26,173.18 × 10,582.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.09x = 276,979,849.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,979,849.16/18,966.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,603.95

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