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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,103.08, 24,982.72 and 10,145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,103.08, 24,982.72 and 10,145.10 is: 14,000.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,103.08 : 24,982.72 = 10,145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,103.08/24,982.72 = 10,145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,103.08x = 24,982.72 × 10,145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,103.08x = 253,452,192.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,452,192.67/18,103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,000.50

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