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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,113.73, 24,995.84 and 10,155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,113.73, 24,995.84 and 10,155.78 is: 14,014.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,113.73 : 24,995.84 = 10,155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,113.73/24,995.84 = 10,155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,113.73x = 24,995.84 × 10,155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,113.73x = 253,852,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,852,258.30/18,113.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,014.36

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