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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,116.79, 24,999.48 and 10,157.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,116.79, 24,999.48 and 10,157.33 is: 14,016.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,116.79 : 24,999.48 = 10,157.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,116.79/24,999.48 = 10,157.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,116.79x = 24,999.48 × 10,157.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,116.79x = 253,927,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,927,843.19/18,116.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,016.16

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