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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,996.22, 26,200.77 and 16,845.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,996.22, 26,200.77 and 16,845.37 is: 23,234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,996.22 : 26,200.77 = 16,845.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,996.22/26,200.77 = 16,845.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,996.22x = 26,200.77 × 16,845.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,996.22x = 441,361,536.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,361,536.26/18,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,234.18

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