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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,858.12, 26,022.44 and 10,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,858.12, 26,022.44 and 10,473 is: 14,451.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,858.12 : 26,022.44 = 10,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,858.12/26,022.44 = 10,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,858.12x = 26,022.44 × 10,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,858.12x = 272,533,014.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,533,014.12/18,858.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,451.76

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