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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.92, 26,183.52 and 10,590.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.92, 26,183.52 and 10,590.24 is: 14,614.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.92 : 26,183.52 = 10,590.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.92/26,183.52 = 10,590.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.92x = 26,183.52 × 10,590.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.92x = 277,289,760.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,289,760.84/18,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,614.26

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