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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,968.16, 26,175.92 and 11,011.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,968.16, 26,175.92 and 11,011.13 is: 15,195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,968.16 : 26,175.92 = 11,011.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,968.16/26,175.92 = 11,011.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,968.16x = 26,175.92 × 11,011.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,968.16x = 288,226,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,226,272.05/18,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,195.27

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