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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,979.44, 26,191.53 and 10,595.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,979.44, 26,191.53 and 10,595.94 is: 14,622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,979.44 : 26,191.53 = 10,595.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,979.44/26,191.53 = 10,595.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,979.44x = 26,191.53 × 10,595.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,979.44x = 277,523,880.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,523,880.39/18,979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,622.34

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