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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,972.40, 26,182.54 and 11,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,972.40, 26,182.54 and 11,014.14 is: 15,199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,972.40 : 26,182.54 = 11,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,972.40/26,182.54 = 11,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,972.40x = 26,182.54 × 11,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,972.40x = 288,378,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,378,161.12/18,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,199.88

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