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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,114.36, 25,009.95 and 11,318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,114.36, 25,009.95 and 11,318.68 is: 15,627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,114.36 : 25,009.95 = 11,318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,114.36/25,009.95 = 11,318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,114.36x = 25,009.95 × 11,318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,114.36x = 283,079,620.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,079,620.87/18,114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,627.36

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