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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,796.08, 26,013.24 and 16,152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,796.08, 26,013.24 and 16,152.24 is: 22,354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,796.08 : 26,013.24 = 16,152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,796.08/26,013.24 = 16,152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,796.08x = 26,013.24 × 16,152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,796.08x = 420,172,095.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,172,095.66/18,796.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,354.24

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