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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.77, 26,173.74 and 10,352.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.77, 26,173.74 and 10,352.67 is: 14,286.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.77 : 26,173.74 = 10,352.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.77/26,173.74 = 10,352.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.77x = 26,173.74 × 10,352.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.77x = 270,967,936.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,967,936.14/18,966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,286.46

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