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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,989.52, 26,201.54 and 11,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,989.52, 26,201.54 and 11,027.64 is: 15,215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,989.52 : 26,201.54 = 11,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,989.52/26,201.54 = 11,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,989.52x = 26,201.54 × 11,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,989.52x = 288,941,150.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,941,150.57/18,989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,215.82

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