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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,984.86, 26,194.39 and 16,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,984.86, 26,194.39 and 16,462.94 is: 22,714.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,984.86 : 26,194.39 = 16,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,984.86/26,194.39 = 16,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,984.86x = 26,194.39 × 16,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,984.86x = 431,236,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,236,670.91/18,984.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,714.77

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