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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,976.34, 26,190.79 and 11,320.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,976.34, 26,190.79 and 11,320.11 is: 15,623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,976.34 : 26,190.79 = 11,320.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,976.34/26,190.79 = 11,320.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,976.34x = 26,190.79 × 11,320.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,976.34x = 296,482,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,482,595.49/18,976.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,623.80

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