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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,949.55, 26,134.96 and 16,675.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,949.55, 26,134.96 and 16,675.98 is: 22,999.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,949.55 : 26,134.96 = 16,675.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,949.55/26,134.96 = 16,675.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,949.55x = 26,134.96 × 16,675.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,949.55x = 435,826,070.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,826,070.26/18,949.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.28

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