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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,971.76, 26,181.06 and 10,588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,971.76, 26,181.06 and 10,588.26 is: 14,611.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,971.76 : 26,181.06 = 10,588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,971.76/26,181.06 = 10,588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,971.76x = 26,181.06 × 10,588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,971.76x = 277,211,870.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,211,870.36/18,971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,611.82

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