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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.44, 26,183.52 and 11,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.44, 26,183.52 and 11,016 is: 15,202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.44 : 26,183.52 = 11,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.44/26,183.52 = 11,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.44x = 26,183.52 × 11,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.44x = 288,437,656.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,437,656.32/18,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,202.18

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