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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,974.44, 26,184.63 and 11,018.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,974.44, 26,184.63 and 11,018.62 is: 15,205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,974.44 : 26,184.63 = 11,018.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,974.44/26,184.63 = 11,018.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,974.44x = 26,184.63 × 11,018.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,974.44x = 288,518,487.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,518,487.81/18,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,205.64

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