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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,974.74, 26,184.72 and 11,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,974.74, 26,184.72 and 11,016.76 is: 15,202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,974.74 : 26,184.72 = 11,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,974.74/26,184.72 = 11,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,974.74x = 26,184.72 × 11,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,974.74x = 288,470,775.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,470,775.91/18,974.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,202.88

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