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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.88, 26,153.28 and 11,501.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.88, 26,153.28 and 11,501.44 is: 15,869.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.88 : 26,153.28 = 11,501.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.88/26,153.28 = 11,501.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.88x = 26,153.28 × 11,501.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.88x = 300,800,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,800,380.72/18,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,869.28

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