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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,878.82, 26,042.01 and 11,705.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,878.82, 26,042.01 and 11,705.46 is: 16,146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,878.82 : 26,042.01 = 11,705.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,878.82/26,042.01 = 11,705.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,878.82x = 26,042.01 × 11,705.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,878.82x = 304,833,706.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,833,706.37/18,878.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,146.86

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