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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,005.94, 24,853.28 and 10,453.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,005.94, 24,853.28 and 10,453.91 is: 14,429.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,005.94 : 24,853.28 = 10,453.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,005.94/24,853.28 = 10,453.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,005.94x = 24,853.28 × 10,453.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,005.94x = 259,813,775.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,813,775.79/18,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,429.34

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