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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,980.52, 26,193.12 and 11,023.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,980.52, 26,193.12 and 11,023.26 is: 15,212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,980.52 : 26,193.12 = 11,023.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,980.52/26,193.12 = 11,023.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,980.52x = 26,193.12 × 11,023.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,980.52x = 288,733,506.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,733,506.49/18,980.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,212.10

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