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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.55, 26,208.42 and 11,032.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.55, 26,208.42 and 11,032.66 is: 15,222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.55 : 26,208.42 = 11,032.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.55/26,208.42 = 11,032.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.55x = 26,208.42 × 11,032.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.55x = 289,148,455.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,148,455.96/18,994.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.71

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