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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,112.44, 24,996.96 and 10,156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,112.44, 24,996.96 and 10,156.02 is: 14,016.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,112.44 : 24,996.96 = 10,156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,112.44/24,996.96 = 10,156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,112.44x = 24,996.96 × 10,156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,112.44x = 253,869,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,869,625.70/18,112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,016.31

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