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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,113.31, 24,997.58 and 10,156.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,113.31, 24,997.58 and 10,156.05 is: 14,016.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,113.31 : 24,997.58 = 10,156.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,113.31/24,997.58 = 10,156.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,113.31x = 24,997.58 × 10,156.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,113.31x = 253,876,672.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,876,672.36/18,113.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,016.03

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