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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.25, 26,173.43 and 10,582.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.25, 26,173.43 and 10,582.75 is: 14,604.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.25 : 26,173.43 = 10,582.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.25/26,173.43 = 10,582.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.25x = 26,173.43 × 10,582.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.25x = 276,986,866.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,986,866.33/18,966.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,604.20

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