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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,112.26, 24,994.98 and 10,563.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,112.26, 24,994.98 and 10,563.80 is: 14,578.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,112.26 : 24,994.98 = 10,563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,112.26/24,994.98 = 10,563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,112.26x = 24,994.98 × 10,563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,112.26x = 264,041,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,041,969.72/18,112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,578.08

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