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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,963, 26,081.46 and 16,601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,963, 26,081.46 and 16,601.04 is: 22,832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,963 : 26,081.46 = 16,601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,963/26,081.46 = 16,601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,963x = 26,081.46 × 16,601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,963x = 432,979,360.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,979,360.72/18,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.85

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