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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,990.32, 26,206.61 and 11,037.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,990.32, 26,206.61 and 11,037.33 is: 15,231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,990.32 : 26,206.61 = 11,037.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,990.32/26,206.61 = 11,037.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,990.32x = 26,206.61 × 11,037.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,990.32x = 289,250,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,250,947.56/18,990.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,231.50

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