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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,982.47, 26,181.65 and 16,831.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,982.47, 26,181.65 and 16,831.54 is: 23,214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,982.47 : 26,181.65 = 16,831.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,982.47/26,181.65 = 16,831.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,982.47x = 26,181.65 × 16,831.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,982.47x = 440,677,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,677,274.18/18,982.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,214.97

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