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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,137.78, 25,033.86 and 11,418.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,137.78, 25,033.86 and 11,418.90 is: 15,760.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,137.78 : 25,033.86 = 11,418.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,137.78/25,033.86 = 11,418.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,137.78x = 25,033.86 × 11,418.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,137.78x = 285,859,018.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,859,018.78/18,137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,760.42

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