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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.64, 26,184.01 and 11,016.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.64, 26,184.01 and 11,016.41 is: 15,202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.64 : 26,184.01 = 11,016.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.64/26,184.01 = 11,016.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.64x = 26,184.01 × 11,016.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.64x = 288,453,651.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,453,651.80/18,973.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,202.86

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