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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,846.59, 26,008.38 and 11,777.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,846.59, 26,008.38 and 11,777.09 is: 16,252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,846.59 : 26,008.38 = 11,777.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,846.59/26,008.38 = 11,777.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,846.59x = 26,008.38 × 11,777.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,846.59x = 306,302,901.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,302,901.97/18,846.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,252.44

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