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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,967.48, 26,176.26 and 10,584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,967.48, 26,176.26 and 10,584.52 is: 14,607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,967.48 : 26,176.26 = 10,584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,967.48/26,176.26 = 10,584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,967.48x = 26,176.26 × 10,584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,967.48x = 277,063,147.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,063,147.50/18,967.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,607.27

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