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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,909.68, 26,094.98 and 11,840

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,909.68, 26,094.98 and 11,840 is: 16,338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,909.68 : 26,094.98 = 11,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,909.68/26,094.98 = 11,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,909.68x = 26,094.98 × 11,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,909.68x = 308,964,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,964,563.20/18,909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,338.96

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