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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,988.98, 26,202.74 and 11,330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,988.98, 26,202.74 and 11,330.84 is: 15,635.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,988.98 : 26,202.74 = 11,330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,988.98/26,202.74 = 11,330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,988.98x = 26,202.74 × 11,330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,988.98x = 296,899,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,899,054.50/18,988.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,635.33

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