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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,971.28, 26,179.20 and 10,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,971.28, 26,179.20 and 10,473.30 is: 14,452.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,971.28 : 26,179.20 = 10,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,971.28/26,179.20 = 10,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,971.28x = 26,179.20 × 10,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,971.28x = 274,182,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,182,615.36/18,971.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,452.51

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