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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,967.94, 26,176.47 and 10,586.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,967.94, 26,176.47 and 10,586.06 is: 14,609.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,967.94 : 26,176.47 = 10,586.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,967.94/26,176.47 = 10,586.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,967.94x = 26,176.47 × 10,586.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,967.94x = 277,105,682.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,105,682.01/18,967.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,609.16

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