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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,875.96, 26,046.70 and 11,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,875.96, 26,046.70 and 11,322.60 is: 15,623.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,875.96 : 26,046.70 = 11,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,875.96/26,046.70 = 11,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,875.96x = 26,046.70 × 11,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,875.96x = 294,916,365.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,916,365.42/18,875.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,623.91

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