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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,846.54, 26,008.38 and 11,777.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,846.54, 26,008.38 and 11,777.13 is: 16,252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,846.54 : 26,008.38 = 11,777.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,846.54/26,008.38 = 11,777.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,846.54x = 26,008.38 × 11,777.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,846.54x = 306,304,072.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,304,072.35/18,846.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,252.54

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