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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,964.02, 26,174.97 and 11,794.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,964.02, 26,174.97 and 11,794.76 is: 16,279.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,964.02 : 26,174.97 = 11,794.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,964.02/26,174.97 = 11,794.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,964.02x = 26,174.97 × 11,794.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,964.02x = 308,727,636.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,727,636.85/18,964.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,279.65

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