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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.22, 26,226.24 and 17,006.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.22, 26,226.24 and 17,006.26 is: 23,475.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.22 : 26,226.24 = 17,006.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.22/26,226.24 = 17,006.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.22x = 26,226.24 × 17,006.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.22x = 446,010,256.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,010,256.26/18,999.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,475.19

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