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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.76, 26,174.14 and 10,583.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.76, 26,174.14 and 10,583.26 is: 14,604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.76 : 26,174.14 = 10,583.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.76/26,174.14 = 10,583.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.76x = 26,174.14 × 10,583.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.76x = 277,007,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,007,728.90/18,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,604.91

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