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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,996.96, 26,215.92 and 11,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,996.96, 26,215.92 and 11,044.20 is: 15,241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,996.96 : 26,215.92 = 11,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,996.96/26,215.92 = 11,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,996.96x = 26,215.92 × 11,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,996.96x = 289,533,863.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,533,863.66/18,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,241.06

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