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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,852.13, 26,016.02 and 11,782.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,852.13, 26,016.02 and 11,782.59 is: 16,260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,852.13 : 26,016.02 = 11,782.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,852.13/26,016.02 = 11,782.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,852.13x = 26,016.02 × 11,782.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,852.13x = 306,536,097.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,536,097.09/18,852.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,260.02

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