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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.58, 26,173.87 and 10,583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.58, 26,173.87 and 10,583.08 is: 14,604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.58 : 26,173.87 = 10,583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.58/26,173.87 = 10,583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.58x = 26,173.87 × 10,583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.58x = 277,000,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,000,160.12/18,966.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,604.64

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