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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.44, 26,214.69 and 11,442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.44, 26,214.69 and 11,442.94 is: 15,789.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.44 : 26,214.69 = 11,442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.44/26,214.69 = 11,442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.44x = 26,214.69 × 11,442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.44x = 299,973,124.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,973,124.79/18,998.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,789.36

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