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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.23, 26,173.35 and 10,468.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.23, 26,173.35 and 10,468.34 is: 14,446.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.23 : 26,173.35 = 10,468.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.23/26,173.35 = 10,468.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.23x = 26,173.35 × 10,468.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.23x = 273,991,592.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,991,592.17/18,966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,446.28

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