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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.92, 25,970.36 and 11,741.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.92, 25,970.36 and 11,741.04 is: 16,195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.92 : 25,970.36 = 11,741.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.92/25,970.36 = 11,741.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.92x = 25,970.36 × 11,741.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.92x = 304,918,976.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,918,976.87/18,826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,195.90

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