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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.22, 26,224.86 and 17,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.22, 26,224.86 and 17,005.26 is: 23,473.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.22 : 26,224.86 = 17,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.22/26,224.86 = 17,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.22x = 26,224.86 × 17,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.22x = 445,960,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,960,562.76/18,998.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,473.81

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