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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,961.78, 26,163.24 and 11,002.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,961.78, 26,163.24 and 11,002.99 is: 15,181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,961.78 : 26,163.24 = 11,002.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,961.78/26,163.24 = 11,002.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,961.78x = 26,163.24 × 11,002.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,961.78x = 287,873,868.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,873,868.09/18,961.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,181.80

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