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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,909.44, 26,079.36 and 17,066.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,909.44, 26,079.36 and 17,066.24 is: 23,537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,909.44 : 26,079.36 = 17,066.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,909.44/26,079.36 = 17,066.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,909.44x = 26,079.36 × 17,066.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,909.44x = 445,076,616.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,076,616.81/18,909.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,537.27

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