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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,960.78, 26,161.86 and 11,001.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,960.78, 26,161.86 and 11,001.99 is: 15,180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,960.78 : 26,161.86 = 11,001.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,960.78/26,161.86 = 11,001.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,960.78x = 26,161.86 × 11,001.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,960.78x = 287,832,522.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,832,522.10/18,960.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,180.42

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