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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,975.66, 26,186.37 and 10,592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,975.66, 26,186.37 and 10,592.16 is: 14,617.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,975.66 : 26,186.37 = 10,592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,975.66/26,186.37 = 10,592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,975.66x = 26,186.37 × 10,592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,975.66x = 277,370,220.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,370,220.86/18,975.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,617.16

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