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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.88, 26,184.36 and 10,475.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.88, 26,184.36 and 10,475.97 is: 14,457.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.88 : 26,184.36 = 10,475.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.88/26,184.36 = 10,475.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.88x = 26,184.36 × 10,475.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.88x = 274,306,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,306,569.83/18,973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,457.07

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