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