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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,968.68, 26,175.72 and 10,585.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,968.68, 26,175.72 and 10,585.72 is: 14,607.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,968.68 : 26,175.72 = 10,585.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,968.68/26,175.72 = 10,585.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,968.68x = 26,175.72 × 10,585.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,968.68x = 277,088,842.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,088,842.72/18,968.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,607.70

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