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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,988.02, 26,203.32 and 11,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,988.02, 26,203.32 and 11,034.90 is: 15,228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,988.02 : 26,203.32 = 11,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,988.02/26,203.32 = 11,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,988.02x = 26,203.32 × 11,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,988.02x = 289,151,015.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,151,015.87/18,988.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.08

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