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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.87, 26,183.79 and 10,475.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.87, 26,183.79 and 10,475.99 is: 14,456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.87 : 26,183.79 = 10,475.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.87/26,183.79 = 10,475.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.87x = 26,183.79 × 10,475.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.87x = 274,301,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,301,089.47/18,973.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,456.78

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