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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,143.68, 25,041.03 and 11,074.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,143.68, 25,041.03 and 11,074.21 is: 15,284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,143.68 : 25,041.03 = 11,074.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,143.68/25,041.03 = 11,074.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,143.68x = 25,041.03 × 11,074.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,143.68x = 277,309,624.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,309,624.84/18,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,284.09

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