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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,093.24, 26,979.41 and 16,886.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,093.24, 26,979.41 and 16,886.75 is: 25,180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,093.24 : 26,979.41 = 16,886.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,093.24/26,979.41 = 16,886.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,093.24x = 26,979.41 × 16,886.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,093.24x = 455,594,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,594,459.14/18,093.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,180.37

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