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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.04, 26,170.24 and 16,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.04, 26,170.24 and 16,358.40 is: 22,551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.04 : 26,170.24 = 16,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.04/26,170.24 = 16,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.04x = 26,170.24 × 16,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.04x = 428,103,254.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,103,254.02/18,983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,551.88

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