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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,969.93, 26,179.96 and 10,473.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,969.93, 26,179.96 and 10,473.69 is: 14,454.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,969.93 : 26,179.96 = 10,473.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,969.93/26,179.96 = 10,473.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,969.93x = 26,179.96 × 10,473.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,969.93x = 274,200,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,200,732.88/18,969.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,454.49

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