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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,116.49, 24,998.31 and 10,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,116.49, 24,998.31 and 10,158.24 is: 14,017.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,116.49 : 24,998.31 = 10,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,116.49/24,998.31 = 10,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,116.49x = 24,998.31 × 10,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,116.49x = 253,938,832.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,938,832.57/18,116.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,017.00

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