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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,941.73, 26,151.78 and 16,948.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,941.73, 26,151.78 and 16,948.83 is: 23,400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,941.73 : 26,151.78 = 16,948.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,941.73/26,151.78 = 16,948.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,941.73x = 26,151.78 × 16,948.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,941.73x = 443,242,073.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,242,073.42/18,941.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,400.30

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