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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,116, 24,999.72 and 10,158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,116, 24,999.72 and 10,158.92 is: 14,019.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,116 : 24,999.72 = 10,158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,116/24,999.72 = 10,158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,116x = 24,999.72 × 10,158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,116x = 253,970,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,970,155.50/18,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,019.11

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