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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,962.24, 26,173.10 and 11,007.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,962.24, 26,173.10 and 11,007.03 is: 15,192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,962.24 : 26,173.10 = 11,007.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,962.24/26,173.10 = 11,007.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,962.24x = 26,173.10 × 11,007.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,962.24x = 288,088,096.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,088,096.89/18,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,192.72

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