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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,964.97, 26,171.94 and 10,467.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,964.97, 26,171.94 and 10,467.48 is: 14,445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,964.97 : 26,171.94 = 10,467.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,964.97/26,171.94 = 10,467.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,964.97x = 26,171.94 × 10,467.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,964.97x = 273,954,258.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,954,258.51/18,964.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,445.28

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