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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,905.60, 26,092.80 and 11,457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,905.60, 26,092.80 and 11,457.28 is: 15,812.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,905.60 : 26,092.80 = 11,457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,905.60/26,092.80 = 11,457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,905.60x = 26,092.80 × 11,457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,905.60x = 298,952,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,952,515.58/18,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,812.91

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