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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.52, 25,036.08 and 11,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.52, 25,036.08 and 11,424.60 is: 15,766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.52 : 25,036.08 = 11,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.52/25,036.08 = 11,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.52x = 25,036.08 × 11,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.52x = 286,027,199.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,027,199.57/18,141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,766.44

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