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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.14, 26,209.06 and 16,990.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.14, 26,209.06 and 16,990.24 is: 23,457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.14 : 26,209.06 = 16,990.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.14/26,209.06 = 16,990.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.14x = 26,209.06 × 16,990.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.14x = 445,298,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,298,219.57/18,983.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,457.56

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