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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,945.94, 26,156.60 and 16,844.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,945.94, 26,156.60 and 16,844.26 is: 23,255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,945.94 : 26,156.60 = 16,844.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,945.94/26,156.60 = 16,844.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,945.94x = 26,156.60 × 16,844.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,945.94x = 440,588,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,588,571.12/18,945.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,255.04

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