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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,993.52, 26,209.29 and 11,035.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,993.52, 26,209.29 and 11,035.63 is: 15,228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,993.52 : 26,209.29 = 11,035.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,993.52/26,209.29 = 11,035.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,993.52x = 26,209.29 × 11,035.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,993.52x = 289,236,027.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,236,027.00/18,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.14

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