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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,899.19, 26,081.33 and 11,345.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,899.19, 26,081.33 and 11,345.81 is: 15,657.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,899.19 : 26,081.33 = 11,345.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,899.19/26,081.33 = 11,345.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,899.19x = 26,081.33 × 11,345.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,899.19x = 295,913,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,913,627.59/18,899.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,657.48

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