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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.08, 26,182.71 and 10,475.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.08, 26,182.71 and 10,475.22 is: 14,455.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.08 : 26,182.71 = 10,475.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.08/26,182.71 = 10,475.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.08x = 26,182.71 × 10,475.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.08x = 274,269,647.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,269,647.45/18,973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,455.73

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