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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,974.96, 26,188.08 and 10,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,974.96, 26,188.08 and 10,592 is: 14,618.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,974.96 : 26,188.08 = 10,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,974.96/26,188.08 = 10,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,974.96x = 26,188.08 × 10,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,974.96x = 277,384,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,384,143.36/18,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,618.43

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