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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.48, 26,173.84 and 10,583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.48, 26,173.84 and 10,583.04 is: 14,604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.48 : 26,173.84 = 10,583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.48/26,173.84 = 10,583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.48x = 26,173.84 × 10,583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.48x = 276,998,795.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,998,795.67/18,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,604.65

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