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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.74, 26,976.51 and 11,761.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.74, 26,976.51 and 11,761.26 is: 17,610.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.74 : 26,976.51 = 11,761.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.74/26,976.51 = 11,761.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.74x = 26,976.51 × 11,761.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.74x = 317,277,748.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,277,748.00/18,016.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,610.16

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