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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,992.70, 26,209.92 and 11,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,992.70, 26,209.92 and 11,035.44 is: 15,228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,992.70 : 26,209.92 = 11,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,992.70/26,209.92 = 11,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,992.70x = 26,209.92 × 11,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,992.70x = 289,237,999.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,237,999.56/18,992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.90

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