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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,112.68, 24,994.05 and 10,153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,112.68, 24,994.05 and 10,153.82 is: 14,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,112.68 : 24,994.05 = 10,153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,112.68/24,994.05 = 10,153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,112.68x = 24,994.05 × 10,153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,112.68x = 253,784,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,784,959.80/18,112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,011.45

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