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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,113.28, 24,996.24 and 10,156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,113.28, 24,996.24 and 10,156.08 is: 14,015.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,113.28 : 24,996.24 = 10,156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,113.28/24,996.24 = 10,156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,113.28x = 24,996.24 × 10,156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,113.28x = 253,863,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,863,813.14/18,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,015.34

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