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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,974.91, 26,185.34 and 10,591.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,974.91, 26,185.34 and 10,591.41 is: 14,616.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,974.91 : 26,185.34 = 10,591.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,974.91/26,185.34 = 10,591.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,974.91x = 26,185.34 × 10,591.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,974.91x = 277,339,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,339,618.97/18,974.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,616.12

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