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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,114.30, 24,997.68 and 11,040.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,114.30, 24,997.68 and 11,040.75 is: 15,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,114.30 : 24,997.68 = 11,040.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,114.30/24,997.68 = 11,040.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,114.30x = 24,997.68 × 11,040.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,114.30x = 275,993,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,993,135.46/18,114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.20

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