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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,977.76, 26,191.62 and 11,019.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,977.76, 26,191.62 and 11,019.78 is: 15,208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,977.76 : 26,191.62 = 11,019.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,977.76/26,191.62 = 11,019.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,977.76x = 26,191.62 × 11,019.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,977.76x = 288,625,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,625,890.24/18,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,208.64

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