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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,847.23, 26,004.87 and 11,294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,847.23, 26,004.87 and 11,294.94 is: 15,584.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,847.23 : 26,004.87 = 11,294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,847.23/26,004.87 = 11,294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,847.23x = 26,004.87 × 11,294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,847.23x = 293,723,575.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,723,575.64/18,847.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,584.44

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