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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.97, 26,197.56 and 11,026.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.97, 26,197.56 and 11,026.26 is: 15,216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.97 : 26,197.56 = 11,026.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.97/26,197.56 = 11,026.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.97x = 26,197.56 × 11,026.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.97x = 288,861,107.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,861,107.93/18,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,216.05

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