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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,977.02, 26,195.67 and 16,984.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,977.02, 26,195.67 and 16,984.11 is: 23,444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,977.02 : 26,195.67 = 16,984.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,977.02/26,195.67 = 16,984.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,977.02x = 26,195.67 × 16,984.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,977.02x = 444,910,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,910,140.80/18,977.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,444.68

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