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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,976.14, 26,194.46 and 16,983.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,976.14, 26,194.46 and 16,983.24 is: 23,443.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,976.14 : 26,194.46 = 16,983.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,976.14/26,194.46 = 16,983.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,976.14x = 26,194.46 × 16,983.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,976.14x = 444,866,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,866,617.70/18,976.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,443.47

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