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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.43, 24,748.19 and 15,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.43, 24,748.19 and 15,995.52 is: 21,956.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.43 : 24,748.19 = 15,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.43/24,748.19 = 15,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.43x = 24,748.19 × 15,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.43x = 395,860,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,860,229.98/18,029.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,956.33

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