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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,108.59, 24,989.89 and 10,150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,108.59, 24,989.89 and 10,150.87 is: 14,008.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,108.59 : 24,989.89 = 10,150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,108.59/24,989.89 = 10,150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,108.59x = 24,989.89 × 10,150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,108.59x = 253,669,131.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,669,131.29/18,108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,008.22

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