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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,977.15, 26,188.44 and 10,593.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,977.15, 26,188.44 and 10,593.65 is: 14,619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,977.15 : 26,188.44 = 10,593.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,977.15/26,188.44 = 10,593.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,977.15x = 26,188.44 × 10,593.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,977.15x = 277,431,036.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,431,036.46/18,977.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,619.22

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