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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,993.73, 26,196.40 and 17,720.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,993.73, 26,196.40 and 17,720.50 is: 24,440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,993.73 : 26,196.40 = 17,720.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,993.73/26,196.40 = 17,720.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,993.73x = 26,196.40 × 17,720.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,993.73x = 464,213,306.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,213,306.20/18,993.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,440.34

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