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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,960.81, 26,161.12 and 11,404.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,960.81, 26,161.12 and 11,404.71 is: 15,735.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,960.81 : 26,161.12 = 11,404.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,960.81/26,161.12 = 11,404.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,960.81x = 26,161.12 × 11,404.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,960.81x = 298,359,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,359,986.88/18,960.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,735.61

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