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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.40, 26,183.39 and 10,475.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.40, 26,183.39 and 10,475.37 is: 14,456.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.40 : 26,183.39 = 10,475.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.40/26,183.39 = 10,475.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.40x = 26,183.39 × 10,475.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.40x = 274,280,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,280,645.73/18,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,456.07

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