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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.80, 26,218.35 and 11,041.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.80, 26,218.35 and 11,041.54 is: 15,237.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.80 : 26,218.35 = 11,041.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.80/26,218.35 = 11,041.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.80x = 26,218.35 × 11,041.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.80x = 289,490,894.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,490,894.71/18,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,237.33

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