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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,143.19, 25,040.34 and 11,073.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,143.19, 25,040.34 and 11,073.65 is: 15,283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,143.19 : 25,040.34 = 11,073.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,143.19/25,040.34 = 11,073.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,143.19x = 25,040.34 × 11,073.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,143.19x = 277,287,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,287,835.84/18,143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,283.30

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