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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,969.62, 26,179.52 and 10,473.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,969.62, 26,179.52 and 10,473.38 is: 14,454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,969.62 : 26,179.52 = 10,473.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,969.62/26,179.52 = 10,473.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,969.62x = 26,179.52 × 10,473.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,969.62x = 274,188,061.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,188,061.18/18,969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,454.06

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