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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.54, 26,012.52 and 11,780.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.54, 26,012.52 and 11,780.10 is: 16,256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.54 : 26,012.52 = 11,780.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.54/26,012.52 = 11,780.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.54x = 26,012.52 × 11,780.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.54x = 306,430,086.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,430,086.85/18,849.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,256.63

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