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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,986.64, 26,199.60 and 11,029.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,986.64, 26,199.60 and 11,029.68 is: 15,219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,986.64 : 26,199.60 = 11,029.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,986.64/26,199.60 = 11,029.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,986.64x = 26,199.60 × 11,029.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,986.64x = 288,973,204.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,973,204.13/18,986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,219.82

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