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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.02, 26,209.98 and 11,036.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.02, 26,209.98 and 11,036.13 is: 15,228.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.02 : 26,209.98 = 11,036.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.02/26,209.98 = 11,036.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.02x = 26,209.98 × 11,036.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.02x = 289,256,746.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,256,746.58/18,994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.83

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