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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,974.69, 26,183.72 and 10,475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,974.69, 26,183.72 and 10,475.44 is: 14,455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,974.69 : 26,183.72 = 10,475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,974.69/26,183.72 = 10,475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,974.69x = 26,183.72 × 10,475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,974.69x = 274,285,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,285,804.54/18,974.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,455.35

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