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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.74, 24,995.26 and 10,156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.74, 24,995.26 and 10,156.52 is: 14,016.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.74 : 24,995.26 = 10,156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.74/24,995.26 = 10,156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.74x = 24,995.26 × 10,156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.74x = 253,864,858.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,864,858.10/18,111.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,016.59

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