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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,933.59, 26,154.88 and 17,937.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,933.59, 26,154.88 and 17,937.16 is: 24,778.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,933.59 : 26,154.88 = 17,937.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,933.59/26,154.88 = 17,937.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,933.59x = 26,154.88 × 17,937.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,933.59x = 469,144,157.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,144,157.11/18,933.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,778.40

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