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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,975.19, 26,184.40 and 10,475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,975.19, 26,184.40 and 10,475.94 is: 14,456.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,975.19 : 26,184.40 = 10,475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,975.19/26,184.40 = 10,475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,975.19x = 26,184.40 × 10,475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,975.19x = 274,306,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,306,203.34/18,975.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,456.05

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