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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,901.44, 26,027.04 and 17,793.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,901.44, 26,027.04 and 17,793.12 is: 24,500.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,901.44 : 26,027.04 = 17,793.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,901.44/26,027.04 = 17,793.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,901.44x = 26,027.04 × 17,793.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,901.44x = 463,102,245.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,102,245.96/18,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,500.90

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