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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,996.12, 26,211.60 and 11,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,996.12, 26,211.60 and 11,035.44 is: 15,227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,996.12 : 26,211.60 = 11,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,996.12/26,211.60 = 11,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,996.12x = 26,211.60 × 11,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,996.12x = 289,256,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,256,539.10/18,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,227.14

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