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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,969.51, 26,179.37 and 10,473.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,969.51, 26,179.37 and 10,473.26 is: 14,453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,969.51 : 26,179.37 = 10,473.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,969.51/26,179.37 = 10,473.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,969.51x = 26,179.37 × 10,473.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,969.51x = 274,183,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,183,361.73/18,969.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,453.90

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