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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,976.15, 26,185.61 and 11,018.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,976.15, 26,185.61 and 11,018.97 is: 15,205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,976.15 : 26,185.61 = 11,018.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,976.15/26,185.61 = 11,018.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,976.15x = 26,185.61 × 11,018.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,976.15x = 288,538,478.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,538,478.57/18,976.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,205.32

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