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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,869.32, 26,026.48 and 16,017.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,869.32, 26,026.48 and 16,017.02 is: 22,092.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,869.32 : 26,026.48 = 16,017.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,869.32/26,026.48 = 16,017.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,869.32x = 26,026.48 × 16,017.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,869.32x = 416,866,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,866,784.58/18,869.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,092.30

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