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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.83, 26,033.06 and 11,310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.83, 26,033.06 and 11,310.76 is: 15,607.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.83 : 26,033.06 = 11,310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.83/26,033.06 = 11,310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.83x = 26,033.06 × 11,310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.83x = 294,453,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,453,693.73/18,865.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,607.78

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