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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,961.28, 26,165.76 and 11,002.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,961.28, 26,165.76 and 11,002.88 is: 15,183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,961.28 : 26,165.76 = 11,002.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,961.28/26,165.76 = 11,002.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,961.28x = 26,165.76 × 11,002.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,961.28x = 287,898,717.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,898,717.39/18,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,183.51

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