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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,975.70, 26,186.68 and 10,477.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,975.70, 26,186.68 and 10,477.81 is: 14,459.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,975.70 : 26,186.68 = 10,477.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,975.70/26,186.68 = 10,477.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,975.70x = 26,186.68 × 10,477.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,975.70x = 274,378,991.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,378,991.07/18,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,459.49

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