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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,100.26, 24,978.32 and 11,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,100.26, 24,978.32 and 11,026.68 is: 15,216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,100.26 : 24,978.32 = 11,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,100.26/24,978.32 = 11,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,100.26x = 24,978.32 × 11,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,100.26x = 275,427,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,427,761.55/18,100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,216.79

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