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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,981, 26,193.51 and 11,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,981, 26,193.51 and 11,027.70 is: 15,218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,981 : 26,193.51 = 11,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,981/26,193.51 = 11,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,981x = 26,193.51 × 11,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,981x = 288,854,170.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,854,170.23/18,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,218.07

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