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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,893.76, 26,070.63 and 11,338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,893.76, 26,070.63 and 11,338.49 is: 15,645.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,893.76 : 26,070.63 = 11,338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,893.76/26,070.63 = 11,338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,893.76x = 26,070.63 × 11,338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,893.76x = 295,601,447.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,601,447.20/18,893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,645.45

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