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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.16, 26,181.51 and 11,014.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.16, 26,181.51 and 11,014.10 is: 15,198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.16 : 26,181.51 = 11,014.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.16/26,181.51 = 11,014.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.16x = 26,181.51 × 11,014.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.16x = 288,365,769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,365,769.29/18,973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,198.62

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