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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,868.88, 26,032.41 and 11,317.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,868.88, 26,032.41 and 11,317.65 is: 15,614.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,868.88 : 26,032.41 = 11,317.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,868.88/26,032.41 = 11,317.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,868.88x = 26,032.41 × 11,317.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,868.88x = 294,625,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,625,705.04/18,868.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,614.38

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