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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.97, 26,195.94 and 11,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.97, 26,195.94 and 11,027.88 is: 15,217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.97 : 26,195.94 = 11,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.97/26,195.94 = 11,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.97x = 26,195.94 × 11,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.97x = 288,885,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,885,682.81/18,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,217.35

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