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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,976.53, 26,189.03 and 11,019.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,976.53, 26,189.03 and 11,019.96 is: 15,208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,976.53 : 26,189.03 = 11,019.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,976.53/26,189.03 = 11,019.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,976.53x = 26,189.03 × 11,019.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,976.53x = 288,602,063.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,602,063.04/18,976.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,208.37

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