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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,903.78, 26,085.88 and 11,246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,903.78, 26,085.88 and 11,246.64 is: 15,519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,903.78 : 26,085.88 = 11,246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,903.78/26,085.88 = 11,246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,903.78x = 26,085.88 × 11,246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,903.78x = 293,378,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,378,371.01/18,903.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,519.56

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