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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,950.44, 26,151.78 and 11,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,950.44, 26,151.78 and 11,397 is: 15,727.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,950.44 : 26,151.78 = 11,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,950.44/26,151.78 = 11,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,950.44x = 26,151.78 × 11,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,950.44x = 298,051,836.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,051,836.66/18,950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,727.96

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