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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,975.96, 26,185.87 and 10,590.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,975.96, 26,185.87 and 10,590.84 is: 14,614.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,975.96 : 26,185.87 = 10,590.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,975.96/26,185.87 = 10,590.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,975.96x = 26,185.87 × 10,590.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,975.96x = 277,330,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,330,359.43/18,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,614.83

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