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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,116.21, 24,999.98 and 10,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,116.21, 24,999.98 and 10,158.26 is: 14,018.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,116.21 : 24,999.98 = 10,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,116.21/24,999.98 = 10,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,116.21x = 24,999.98 × 10,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,116.21x = 253,956,121.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,956,121.04/18,116.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,018.17

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