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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,860.93, 26,016.55 and 11,199.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,860.93, 26,016.55 and 11,199.01 is: 15,447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,860.93 : 26,016.55 = 11,199.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,860.93/26,016.55 = 11,199.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,860.93x = 26,016.55 × 11,199.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,860.93x = 291,359,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,359,603.62/18,860.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.79

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