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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,971.01, 26,179.85 and 10,473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,971.01, 26,179.85 and 10,473.12 is: 14,452.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,971.01 : 26,179.85 = 10,473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,971.01/26,179.85 = 10,473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,971.01x = 26,179.85 × 10,473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,971.01x = 274,184,736.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,184,736.81/18,971.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,452.83

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