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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.24, 24,992.46 and 10,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.24, 24,992.46 and 10,152 is: 14,009.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.24 : 24,992.46 = 10,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.24/24,992.46 = 10,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.24x = 24,992.46 × 10,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.24x = 253,723,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,723,453.92/18,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,009.17

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