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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,976.50, 26,187.59 and 10,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,976.50, 26,187.59 and 10,593 is: 14,618.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,976.50 : 26,187.59 = 10,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,976.50/26,187.59 = 10,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,976.50x = 26,187.59 × 10,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,976.50x = 277,405,087.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,405,087.91/18,976.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,618.35

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