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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,972.33, 26,181.84 and 10,588.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,972.33, 26,181.84 and 10,588.83 is: 14,612.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,972.33 : 26,181.84 = 10,588.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,972.33/26,181.84 = 10,588.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,972.33x = 26,181.84 × 10,588.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,972.33x = 277,235,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,235,052.85/18,972.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,612.60

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