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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,991.80, 26,207.02 and 11,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,991.80, 26,207.02 and 11,441.08 is: 15,787.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,991.80 : 26,207.02 = 11,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,991.80/26,207.02 = 11,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,991.80x = 26,207.02 × 11,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,991.80x = 299,836,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,836,612.38/18,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,787.69

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