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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,939.20, 26,139.68 and 11,391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,939.20, 26,139.68 and 11,391.68 is: 15,722.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,939.20 : 26,139.68 = 11,391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,939.20/26,139.68 = 11,391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,939.20x = 26,139.68 × 11,391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,939.20x = 297,774,869.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,774,869.86/18,939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,722.67

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