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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,974.66, 26,127.06 and 17,194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,974.66, 26,127.06 and 17,194.68 is: 23,676.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,974.66 : 26,127.06 = 17,194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,974.66/26,127.06 = 17,194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,974.66x = 26,127.06 × 17,194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,974.66x = 449,246,371.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,246,371.56/18,974.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,676.13

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