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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,948.49, 26,133.50 and 16,674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,948.49, 26,133.50 and 16,674.92 is: 22,997.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,948.49 : 26,133.50 = 16,674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,948.49/26,133.50 = 16,674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,948.49x = 26,133.50 × 16,674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,948.49x = 435,774,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,774,021.82/18,948.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.82

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