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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,970.02, 26,170.16 and 11,411.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,970.02, 26,170.16 and 11,411.91 is: 15,743.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,970.02 : 26,170.16 = 11,411.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,970.02/26,170.16 = 11,411.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,970.02x = 26,170.16 × 11,411.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,970.02x = 298,651,453.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,651,453.55/18,970.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,743.34

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