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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,975.16, 26,127.75 and 17,195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,975.16, 26,127.75 and 17,195.18 is: 23,676.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,975.16 : 26,127.75 = 17,195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,975.16/26,127.75 = 17,195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,975.16x = 26,127.75 × 17,195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,975.16x = 449,271,278.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,271,278.27/18,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,676.82

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