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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,114.19, 24,996.13 and 10,155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,114.19, 24,996.13 and 10,155.33 is: 14,013.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,114.19 : 24,996.13 = 10,155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,114.19/24,996.13 = 10,155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,114.19x = 24,996.13 × 10,155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,114.19x = 253,843,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,843,923.48/18,114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.54

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