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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.84, 26,122.34 and 11,846.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.84, 26,122.34 and 11,846.76 is: 16,352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.84 : 26,122.34 = 11,846.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.84/26,122.34 = 11,846.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.84x = 26,122.34 × 11,846.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.84x = 309,465,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,465,092.62/18,924.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,352.32

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