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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,112.59, 24,995.49 and 10,154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,112.59, 24,995.49 and 10,154.94 is: 14,013.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,112.59 : 24,995.49 = 10,154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,112.59/24,995.49 = 10,154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,112.59x = 24,995.49 × 10,154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,112.59x = 253,827,701.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,827,701.22/18,112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.88

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