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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.36, 26,192.32 and 16,461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.36, 26,192.32 and 16,461.44 is: 22,712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.36 : 26,192.32 = 16,461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.36/26,192.32 = 16,461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.36x = 26,192.32 × 16,461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.36x = 431,163,304.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,163,304.14/18,983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,712.70

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