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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,859.41, 26,014.86 and 11,773.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,859.41, 26,014.86 and 11,773.53 is: 16,240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,859.41 : 26,014.86 = 11,773.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,859.41/26,014.86 = 11,773.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,859.41x = 26,014.86 × 11,773.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,859.41x = 306,286,734.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,286,734.66/18,859.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,240.53

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