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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.08, 26,213.20 and 11,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.08, 26,213.20 and 11,036.20 is: 15,227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.08 : 26,213.20 = 11,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.08/26,213.20 = 11,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.08x = 26,213.20 × 11,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.08x = 289,294,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,294,117.84/18,998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,227.54

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