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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.31, 24,994.81 and 10,154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.31, 24,994.81 and 10,154.05 is: 14,013.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.31 : 24,994.81 = 10,154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.31/24,994.81 = 10,154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.31x = 24,994.81 × 10,154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.31x = 253,798,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,798,550.48/18,111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.26

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