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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,989.06, 26,207.13 and 11,439.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,989.06, 26,207.13 and 11,439.21 is: 15,787.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,989.06 : 26,207.13 = 11,439.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,989.06/26,207.13 = 11,439.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,989.06x = 26,207.13 × 11,439.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,989.06x = 299,788,732.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,788,732.53/18,989.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,787.44

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