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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.47, 26,173.74 and 10,582.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.47, 26,173.74 and 10,582.97 is: 14,604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.47 : 26,173.74 = 10,582.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.47/26,173.74 = 10,582.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.47x = 26,173.74 × 10,582.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.47x = 276,995,774.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,995,774.34/18,966.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,604.50

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