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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,901.37, 26,086.76 and 11,351.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,901.37, 26,086.76 and 11,351.87 is: 15,667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,901.37 : 26,086.76 = 11,351.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,901.37/26,086.76 = 11,351.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,901.37x = 26,086.76 × 11,351.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,901.37x = 296,133,508.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,133,508.24/18,901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,667.30

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