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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,979.44, 26,189.63 and 11,020.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,979.44, 26,189.63 and 11,020.11 is: 15,206.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,979.44 : 26,189.63 = 11,020.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,979.44/26,189.63 = 11,020.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,979.44x = 26,189.63 × 11,020.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,979.44x = 288,612,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,612,548.36/18,979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,206.59

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