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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.18, 26,155 and 18,317.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.18, 26,155 and 18,317.23 is: 25,276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.18 : 26,155 = 18,317.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.18/26,155 = 18,317.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.18x = 26,155 × 18,317.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.18x = 479,087,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,087,150.65/18,954.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,276.07

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