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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,925.03, 26,114.58 and 11,655.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,925.03, 26,114.58 and 11,655.96 is: 16,084.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,925.03 : 26,114.58 = 11,655.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,925.03/26,114.58 = 11,655.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,925.03x = 26,114.58 × 11,655.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,925.03x = 304,390,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,390,470.76/18,925.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,084.02

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