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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.48, 26,174.88 and 10,583.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.48, 26,174.88 and 10,583.52 is: 14,605.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.48 : 26,174.88 = 10,583.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.48/26,174.88 = 10,583.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.48x = 26,174.88 × 10,583.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.48x = 277,022,365.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,022,365.98/18,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,605.89

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