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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,978.84, 26,191.62 and 10,595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,978.84, 26,191.62 and 10,595.88 is: 14,622.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,978.84 : 26,191.62 = 10,595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,978.84/26,191.62 = 10,595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,978.84x = 26,191.62 × 10,595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,978.84x = 277,523,262.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,523,262.53/18,978.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,622.77

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