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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.86, 26,193.01 and 16,461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.86, 26,193.01 and 16,461.94 is: 22,713.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.86 : 26,193.01 = 16,461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.86/26,193.01 = 16,461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.86x = 26,193.01 × 16,461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.86x = 431,187,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,187,759.04/18,983.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,713.39

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