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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,905.52, 26,072.64 and 11,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,905.52, 26,072.64 and 11,832.60 is: 16,318.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,905.52 : 26,072.64 = 11,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,905.52/26,072.64 = 11,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,905.52x = 26,072.64 × 11,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,905.52x = 308,507,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,507,120.06/18,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,318.36

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