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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,967.46, 26,176.83 and 10,471.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,967.46, 26,176.83 and 10,471.10 is: 14,451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,967.46 : 26,176.83 = 10,471.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,967.46/26,176.83 = 10,471.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,967.46x = 26,176.83 × 10,471.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,967.46x = 274,100,204.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,100,204.61/18,967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,451.08

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