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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,996.60, 26,209.53 and 11,037.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,996.60, 26,209.53 and 11,037.30 is: 15,228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,996.60 : 26,209.53 = 11,037.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,996.60/26,209.53 = 11,037.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,996.60x = 26,209.53 × 11,037.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,996.60x = 289,282,445.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,282,445.47/18,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.12

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