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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.26, 26,212.56 and 11,034.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.26, 26,212.56 and 11,034.93 is: 15,224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.26 : 26,212.56 = 11,034.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.26/26,212.56 = 11,034.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.26x = 26,212.56 × 11,034.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.26x = 289,253,883.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,253,883.71/18,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,224.48

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