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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,888.73, 26,053.18 and 16,366.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,888.73, 26,053.18 and 16,366.35 is: 22,574.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,888.73 : 26,053.18 = 16,366.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,888.73/26,053.18 = 16,366.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,888.73x = 26,053.18 × 16,366.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,888.73x = 426,395,519.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,395,519.28/18,888.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,574.07

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