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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,989.94, 26,201.65 and 11,027.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,989.94, 26,201.65 and 11,027.38 is: 15,215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,989.94 : 26,201.65 = 11,027.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,989.94/26,201.65 = 11,027.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,989.94x = 26,201.65 × 11,027.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,989.94x = 288,935,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,935,551.18/18,989.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,215.19

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