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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,989.02, 26,204.70 and 11,035.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,989.02, 26,204.70 and 11,035.90 is: 15,229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,989.02 : 26,204.70 = 11,035.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,989.02/26,204.70 = 11,035.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,989.02x = 26,204.70 × 11,035.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,989.02x = 289,192,448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,192,448.73/18,989.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,229.46

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