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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.51, 24,994.98 and 10,153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.51, 24,994.98 and 10,153.53 is: 14,012.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.51 : 24,994.98 = 10,153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.51/24,994.98 = 10,153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.51x = 24,994.98 × 10,153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.51x = 253,787,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,787,279.28/18,111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,012.49

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