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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.10, 26,049.42 and 11,708.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.10, 26,049.42 and 11,708.42 is: 16,153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.10 : 26,049.42 = 11,708.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.10/26,049.42 = 11,708.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.10x = 26,049.42 × 11,708.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.10x = 304,997,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,997,550.12/18,881.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,153.59

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