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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,907.20, 26,097.99 and 11,359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,907.20, 26,097.99 and 11,359.32 is: 15,679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,907.20 : 26,097.99 = 11,359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,907.20/26,097.99 = 11,359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,907.20x = 26,097.99 × 11,359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,907.20x = 296,455,419.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,455,419.77/18,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,679.50

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