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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,968.82, 26,177.79 and 10,585.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,968.82, 26,177.79 and 10,585.32 is: 14,608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,968.82 : 26,177.79 = 10,585.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,968.82/26,177.79 = 10,585.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,968.82x = 26,177.79 × 10,585.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,968.82x = 277,100,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,100,284.04/18,968.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,608.20

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