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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,870.60, 26,042.88 and 11,317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,870.60, 26,042.88 and 11,317.22 is: 15,618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,870.60 : 26,042.88 = 11,317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,870.60/26,042.88 = 11,317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,870.60x = 26,042.88 × 11,317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,870.60x = 294,732,872.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,732,872.18/18,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,618.63

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