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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.91, 26,126.40 and 17,366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.91, 26,126.40 and 17,366.62 is: 23,937.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.91 : 26,126.40 = 17,366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.91/26,126.40 = 17,366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.91x = 26,126.40 × 17,366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.91x = 453,727,260.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,727,260.77/18,954.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,937.19

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