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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,112.06, 24,995.85 and 10,154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,112.06, 24,995.85 and 10,154.80 is: 14,014.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,112.06 : 24,995.85 = 10,154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,112.06/24,995.85 = 10,154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,112.06x = 24,995.85 × 10,154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,112.06x = 253,827,806.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,827,806.81/18,112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,014.30

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