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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,991.44, 26,205.93 and 11,437.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,991.44, 26,205.93 and 11,437.65 is: 15,782.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,991.44 : 26,205.93 = 11,437.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,991.44/26,205.93 = 11,437.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,991.44x = 26,205.93 × 11,437.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,991.44x = 299,734,255.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,734,255.26/18,991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,782.60

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