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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,942.13, 26,151.34 and 16,840.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,942.13, 26,151.34 and 16,840.44 is: 23,249.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942.13 : 26,151.34 = 16,840.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942.13/26,151.34 = 16,840.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942.13x = 26,151.34 × 16,840.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942.13x = 440,400,072.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,400,072.19/18,942.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,249.77

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