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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,943.13, 26,152.73 and 16,841.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,943.13, 26,152.73 and 16,841.45 is: 23,251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,943.13 : 26,152.73 = 16,841.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,943.13/26,152.73 = 16,841.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,943.13x = 26,152.73 × 16,841.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,943.13x = 440,449,894.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,449,894.66/18,943.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,251.17

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