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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,968.24, 26,170.08 and 10,583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,968.24, 26,170.08 and 10,583.12 is: 14,601.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,968.24 : 26,170.08 = 10,583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,968.24/26,170.08 = 10,583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,968.24x = 26,170.08 × 10,583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,968.24x = 276,961,097.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,961,097.05/18,968.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,601.31

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