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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,977.76, 26,189.70 and 10,594.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,977.76, 26,189.70 and 10,594.26 is: 14,620.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,977.76 : 26,189.70 = 10,594.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,977.76/26,189.70 = 10,594.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,977.76x = 26,189.70 × 10,594.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,977.76x = 277,460,491.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,460,491.12/18,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,620.30

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