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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,855.60, 26,019.72 and 11,302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,855.60, 26,019.72 and 11,302.23 is: 15,596.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,855.60 : 26,019.72 = 11,302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,855.60/26,019.72 = 11,302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,855.60x = 26,019.72 × 11,302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,855.60x = 294,080,859.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,080,859.98/18,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.47

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