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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,112.24, 24,993.84 and 10,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,112.24, 24,993.84 and 10,153 is: 14,010.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,112.24 : 24,993.84 = 10,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,112.24/24,993.84 = 10,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,112.24x = 24,993.84 × 10,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,112.24x = 253,762,457.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,762,457.52/18,112.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,010.55

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