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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.70, 26,216.26 and 11,037.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.70, 26,216.26 and 11,037.36 is: 15,233.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.70 : 26,216.26 = 11,037.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.70/26,216.26 = 11,037.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.70x = 26,216.26 × 11,037.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.70x = 289,358,370.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,358,370.19/18,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,233.64

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