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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,113.58, 24,994.04 and 10,351.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,113.58, 24,994.04 and 10,351.82 is: 14,283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,113.58 : 24,994.04 = 10,351.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,113.58/24,994.04 = 10,351.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,113.58x = 24,994.04 × 10,351.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,113.58x = 258,733,626.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,733,626.42/18,113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,283.96

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