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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,974.75, 26,183.16 and 11,015.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,974.75, 26,183.16 and 11,015.42 is: 15,200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,974.75 : 26,183.16 = 11,015.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,974.75/26,183.16 = 11,015.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,974.75x = 26,183.16 × 11,015.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,974.75x = 288,418,373.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,418,373.41/18,974.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,200.12

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