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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.31, 26,005.25 and 11,774.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.31, 26,005.25 and 11,774.84 is: 16,249.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.31 : 26,005.25 = 11,774.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.31/26,005.25 = 11,774.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.31x = 26,005.25 × 11,774.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.31x = 306,207,557.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,207,557.32/18,844.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,249.34

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