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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,993.44, 26,210.97 and 11,036.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,993.44, 26,210.97 and 11,036.18 is: 15,229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,993.44 : 26,210.97 = 11,036.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,993.44/26,210.97 = 11,036.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,993.44x = 26,210.97 × 11,036.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,993.44x = 289,269,048.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,269,048.42/18,993.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,229.94

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