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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,895.57, 26,073 and 11,340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,895.57, 26,073 and 11,340.25 is: 15,647.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,895.57 : 26,073 = 11,340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,895.57/26,073 = 11,340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,895.57x = 26,073 × 11,340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,895.57x = 295,674,338.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,674,338.25/18,895.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,647.81

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