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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,969.77, 26,169.81 and 11,411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,969.77, 26,169.81 and 11,411.66 is: 15,742.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,969.77 : 26,169.81 = 11,411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,969.77/26,169.81 = 11,411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,969.77x = 26,169.81 × 11,411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,969.77x = 298,640,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,640,973.98/18,969.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,742.99

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