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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,976.35, 26,194.73 and 16,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,976.35, 26,194.73 and 16,983.44 is: 23,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,976.35 : 26,194.73 = 16,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,976.35/26,194.73 = 16,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,976.35x = 26,194.73 × 16,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,976.35x = 444,876,409.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,876,409.38/18,976.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,443.73

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