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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.11, 26,185.56 and 16,973.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.11, 26,185.56 and 16,973.24 is: 23,434.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.11 : 26,185.56 = 16,973.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.11/26,185.56 = 16,973.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.11x = 26,185.56 × 16,973.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.11x = 444,453,794.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,453,794.41/18,966.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,434.10

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