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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.51, 26,173.73 and 10,469.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.51, 26,173.73 and 10,469.16 is: 14,447.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.51 : 26,173.73 = 10,469.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.51/26,173.73 = 10,469.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.51x = 26,173.73 × 10,469.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.51x = 274,016,914.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,016,914.82/18,966.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,447.41

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