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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,969.43, 26,179.27 and 10,473.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,969.43, 26,179.27 and 10,473.19 is: 14,453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,969.43 : 26,179.27 = 10,473.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,969.43/26,179.27 = 10,473.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,969.43x = 26,179.27 × 10,473.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,969.43x = 274,180,416.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,180,416.41/18,969.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,453.80

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