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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.96, 26,166.24 and 11,892.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.96, 26,166.24 and 11,892.03 is: 16,405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.96 : 26,166.24 = 11,892.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.96/26,166.24 = 11,892.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.96x = 26,166.24 × 11,892.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.96x = 311,169,711.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,169,711.07/18,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,405.88

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