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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.60, 26,169.72 and 11,004.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.60, 26,169.72 and 11,004.21 is: 15,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.60 : 26,169.72 = 11,004.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.60/26,169.72 = 11,004.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.60x = 26,169.72 × 11,004.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.60x = 287,977,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,977,094.52/18,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,183.38

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