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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,991.62, 26,203.95 and 11,029.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,991.62, 26,203.95 and 11,029.11 is: 15,217.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,991.62 : 26,203.95 = 11,029.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,991.62/26,203.95 = 11,029.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,991.62x = 26,203.95 × 11,029.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,991.62x = 289,006,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,006,246.98/18,991.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,217.57

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