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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.36, 26,193.52 and 11,421.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.36, 26,193.52 and 11,421.53 is: 15,767.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.36 : 26,193.52 = 11,421.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.36/26,193.52 = 11,421.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.36x = 26,193.52 × 11,421.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.36x = 299,170,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,170,074.49/18,973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,767.90

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