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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,985.98, 26,198.70 and 11,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,985.98, 26,198.70 and 11,029.88 is: 15,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,985.98 : 26,198.70 = 11,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,985.98/26,198.70 = 11,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,985.98x = 26,198.70 × 11,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,985.98x = 288,968,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,968,517.16/18,985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.10

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