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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,946.44, 26,132.58 and 16,424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,946.44, 26,132.58 and 16,424.04 is: 22,653.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,946.44 : 26,132.58 = 16,424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,946.44/26,132.58 = 16,424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,946.44x = 26,132.58 × 16,424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,946.44x = 429,202,539.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,202,539.22/18,946.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,653.47

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