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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.29, 26,016.93 and 11,300.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.29, 26,016.93 and 11,300.49 is: 15,597.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.29 : 26,016.93 = 11,300.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.29/26,016.93 = 11,300.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.29x = 26,016.93 × 11,300.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.29x = 294,004,057.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,004,057.30/18,849.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,597.62

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