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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,975.50, 26,184.20 and 11,016.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,975.50, 26,184.20 and 11,016.17 is: 15,201.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,975.50 : 26,184.20 = 11,016.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,975.50/26,184.20 = 11,016.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,975.50x = 26,184.20 × 11,016.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,975.50x = 288,449,412.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,449,412.51/18,975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,201.15

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