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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,855.48, 26,019.72 and 11,305.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,855.48, 26,019.72 and 11,305.98 is: 15,601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,855.48 : 26,019.72 = 11,305.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,855.48/26,019.72 = 11,305.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,855.48x = 26,019.72 × 11,305.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,855.48x = 294,178,303.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,178,303.83/18,855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,601.74

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