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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.26, 26,182.97 and 10,475.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.26, 26,182.97 and 10,475.91 is: 14,456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.26 : 26,182.97 = 10,475.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.26/26,182.97 = 10,475.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.26x = 26,182.97 × 10,475.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.26x = 274,290,306.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,290,306.34/18,973.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,456.68

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