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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,992.80, 26,209.68 and 11,543.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,992.80, 26,209.68 and 11,543.20 is: 15,929.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,992.80 : 26,209.68 = 11,543.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,992.80/26,209.68 = 11,543.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,992.80x = 26,209.68 × 11,543.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,992.80x = 302,543,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,543,578.18/18,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,929.38

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