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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.46, 26,173.69 and 10,582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.46, 26,173.69 and 10,582.96 is: 14,604.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.46 : 26,173.69 = 10,582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.46/26,173.69 = 10,582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.46x = 26,173.69 × 10,582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.46x = 276,995,114.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,995,114.32/18,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,604.47

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