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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,975.44, 26,186.01 and 10,591.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,975.44, 26,186.01 and 10,591.94 is: 14,616.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,975.44 : 26,186.01 = 10,591.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,975.44/26,186.01 = 10,591.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,975.44x = 26,186.01 × 10,591.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,975.44x = 277,360,646.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,360,646.76/18,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,616.82

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