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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.44, 26,010.41 and 11,295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.44, 26,010.41 and 11,295.65 is: 15,586.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.44 : 26,010.41 = 11,295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.44/26,010.41 = 11,295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.44x = 26,010.41 × 11,295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.44x = 293,804,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,804,301.19/18,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,586.90

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