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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,972.66, 26,180.82 and 11,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,972.66, 26,180.82 and 11,013.60 is: 15,197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,972.66 : 26,180.82 = 11,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,972.66/26,180.82 = 11,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,972.66x = 26,180.82 × 11,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,972.66x = 288,345,079.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,345,079.15/18,972.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,197.93

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