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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,516.24, 26,947.94 and 18,023.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,516.24, 26,947.94 and 18,023.61 is: 24,886.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,516.24 : 26,947.94 = 18,023.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,516.24/26,947.94 = 18,023.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,516.24x = 26,947.94 × 18,023.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,516.24x = 485,699,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,699,273.18/19,516.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,886.93

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