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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,944.87, 26,130.39 and 16,092.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,944.87, 26,130.39 and 16,092.45 is: 22,196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,944.87 : 26,130.39 = 16,092.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,944.87/26,130.39 = 16,092.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,944.87x = 26,130.39 × 16,092.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,944.87x = 420,501,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,501,994.56/18,944.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,196.09

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