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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,119.93, 24,982.35 and 11,735.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,119.93, 24,982.35 and 11,735.24 is: 16,179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,119.93 : 24,982.35 = 11,735.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,119.93/24,982.35 = 11,735.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,119.93x = 24,982.35 × 11,735.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,119.93x = 293,173,839.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,173,839.90/18,119.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,179.64

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