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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,112.92, 24,996.60 and 10,154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,112.92, 24,996.60 and 10,154.88 is: 14,014.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,112.92 : 24,996.60 = 10,154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,112.92/24,996.60 = 10,154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,112.92x = 24,996.60 × 10,154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,112.92x = 253,837,473.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,837,473.41/18,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,014.17

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