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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.40, 26,195.04 and 11,024.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.40, 26,195.04 and 11,024.04 is: 15,211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.40 : 26,195.04 = 11,024.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.40/26,195.04 = 11,024.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.40x = 26,195.04 × 11,024.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.40x = 288,775,168.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,775,168.76/18,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,211.98

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