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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,976.78, 26,187.96 and 10,593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,976.78, 26,187.96 and 10,593.28 is: 14,618.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,976.78 : 26,187.96 = 10,593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,976.78/26,187.96 = 10,593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,976.78x = 26,187.96 × 10,593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,976.78x = 277,416,405.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,416,405.78/18,976.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,618.73

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