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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,941.03, 26,149.84 and 16,839.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,941.03, 26,149.84 and 16,839.35 is: 23,248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,941.03 : 26,149.84 = 16,839.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,941.03/26,149.84 = 16,839.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,941.03x = 26,149.84 × 16,839.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,941.03x = 440,346,224.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,346,224.01/18,941.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,248.27

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