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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,984.14, 26,210.43 and 16,991.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,984.14, 26,210.43 and 16,991.24 is: 23,458.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,984.14 : 26,210.43 = 16,991.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,984.14/26,210.43 = 16,991.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,984.14x = 26,210.43 × 16,991.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,984.14x = 445,347,706.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,347,706.63/18,984.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,458.94

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