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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,989.25, 26,200.66 and 11,026.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,989.25, 26,200.66 and 11,026.74 is: 15,214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,989.25 : 26,200.66 = 11,026.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,989.25/26,200.66 = 11,026.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,989.25x = 26,200.66 × 11,026.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,989.25x = 288,907,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,907,865.65/18,989.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,214.29

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