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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,979.44, 26,191.98 and 10,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,979.44, 26,191.98 and 10,482 is: 14,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,979.44 : 26,191.98 = 10,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,979.44/26,191.98 = 10,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,979.44x = 26,191.98 × 10,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,979.44x = 274,544,334.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,544,334.36/18,979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,465.35

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