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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.44, 26,174.40 and 10,584.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.44, 26,174.40 and 10,584.56 is: 14,607.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.44 : 26,174.40 = 10,584.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.44/26,174.40 = 10,584.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.44x = 26,174.40 × 10,584.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.44x = 277,044,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,044,507.26/18,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,607.09

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