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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.42, 26,114.45 and 11,366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.42, 26,114.45 and 11,366.25 is: 15,684.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.42 : 26,114.45 = 11,366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.42/26,114.45 = 11,366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.42x = 26,114.45 × 11,366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.42x = 296,823,310.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,823,310.48/18,924.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,684.67

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