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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.96, 26,177.60 and 11,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.96, 26,177.60 and 11,015.84 is: 15,203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.96 : 26,177.60 = 11,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.96/26,177.60 = 11,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.96x = 26,177.60 × 11,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.96x = 288,368,253.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,368,253.18/18,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,203.71

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