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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.76, 25,035.51 and 11,431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.76, 25,035.51 and 11,431.72 is: 15,775.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.76 : 25,035.51 = 11,431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.76/25,035.51 = 11,431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.76x = 25,035.51 × 11,431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.76x = 286,198,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,198,940.38/18,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,775.70

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