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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,868.83, 26,038.71 and 10,911.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,868.83, 26,038.71 and 10,911.80 is: 15,058.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,868.83 : 26,038.71 = 10,911.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,868.83/26,038.71 = 10,911.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,868.83x = 26,038.71 × 10,911.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,868.83x = 284,129,065.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,129,065.58/18,868.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,058.12

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