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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,968.43, 26,176.19 and 10,470.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,968.43, 26,176.19 and 10,470.66 is: 14,449.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,968.43 : 26,176.19 = 10,470.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,968.43/26,176.19 = 10,470.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,968.43x = 26,176.19 × 10,470.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,968.43x = 274,081,985.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,081,985.59/18,968.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,449.38

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