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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,971.48, 26,181.78 and 10,588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,971.48, 26,181.78 and 10,588.52 is: 14,612.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,971.48 : 26,181.78 = 10,588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,971.48/26,181.78 = 10,588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,971.48x = 26,181.78 × 10,588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,971.48x = 277,226,301.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,226,301.17/18,971.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,612.79

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