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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,841.94, 26,001.98 and 11,772.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,841.94, 26,001.98 and 11,772.46 is: 16,246.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,841.94 : 26,001.98 = 11,772.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,841.94/26,001.98 = 11,772.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,841.94x = 26,001.98 × 11,772.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,841.94x = 306,107,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,107,269.47/18,841.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,246.06

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