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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.50, 26,183.70 and 10,590

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.50, 26,183.70 and 10,590 is: 14,614.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.50 : 26,183.70 = 10,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.50/26,183.70 = 10,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.50x = 26,183.70 × 10,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.50x = 277,285,383
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,285,383/18,973.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,614.35

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