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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.36, 26,171.58 and 10,468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.36, 26,171.58 and 10,468.32 is: 14,445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.36 : 26,171.58 = 10,468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.36/26,171.58 = 10,468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.36x = 26,171.58 × 10,468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.36x = 273,972,474.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,972,474.35/18,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,445.18

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