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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.79, 26,175.66 and 10,470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.79, 26,175.66 and 10,470.60 is: 14,450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.79 : 26,175.66 = 10,470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.79/26,175.66 = 10,470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.79x = 26,175.66 × 10,470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.79x = 274,074,826.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,074,826.33/18,966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,450.25

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