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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,978.28, 26,186.34 and 11,428.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,978.28, 26,186.34 and 11,428.84 is: 15,769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,978.28 : 26,186.34 = 11,428.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,978.28/26,186.34 = 11,428.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,978.28x = 26,186.34 × 11,428.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,978.28x = 299,279,490.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,279,490.05/18,978.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,769.58

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