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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.10, 26,207.46 and 11,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.10, 26,207.46 and 11,035.80 is: 15,226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.10 : 26,207.46 = 11,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.10/26,207.46 = 11,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.10x = 26,207.46 × 11,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.10x = 289,220,287.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,220,287.07/18,995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.05

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