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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.08, 26,017.13 and 11,297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.08, 26,017.13 and 11,297.86 is: 15,594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.08 : 26,017.13 = 11,297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.08/26,017.13 = 11,297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.08x = 26,017.13 × 11,297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.08x = 293,937,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,937,892.34/18,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,594.28

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