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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,842.44, 26,002.67 and 11,772.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,842.44, 26,002.67 and 11,772.96 is: 16,246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,842.44 : 26,002.67 = 11,772.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,842.44/26,002.67 = 11,772.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,842.44x = 26,002.67 × 11,772.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,842.44x = 306,128,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,128,334.94/18,842.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,246.75

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