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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.18, 24,991.98 and 10,152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.18, 24,991.98 and 10,152.32 is: 14,009.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.18 : 24,991.98 = 10,152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.18/24,991.98 = 10,152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.18x = 24,991.98 × 10,152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.18x = 253,726,453.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,726,453.43/18,111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,009.38

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