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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,005.39, 24,829 and 11,953.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,005.39, 24,829 and 11,953.49 is: 16,483.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,005.39 : 24,829 = 11,953.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,005.39/24,829 = 11,953.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,005.39x = 24,829 × 11,953.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,005.39x = 296,793,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,793,203.21/18,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,483.58

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