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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,967.09, 26,174.55 and 10,583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,967.09, 26,174.55 and 10,583.59 is: 14,605.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,967.09 : 26,174.55 = 10,583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,967.09/26,174.55 = 10,583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,967.09x = 26,174.55 × 10,583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,967.09x = 277,020,705.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,020,705.63/18,967.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,605.34

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