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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,986.64, 26,213.88 and 16,993.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,986.64, 26,213.88 and 16,993.74 is: 23,462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,986.64 : 26,213.88 = 16,993.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,986.64/26,213.88 = 16,993.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,986.64x = 26,213.88 × 16,993.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,986.64x = 445,471,861.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,471,861.11/18,986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,462.39

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