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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,143.73, 25,041.06 and 11,074.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,143.73, 25,041.06 and 11,074.25 is: 15,284.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,143.73 : 25,041.06 = 11,074.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,143.73/25,041.06 = 11,074.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,143.73x = 25,041.06 × 11,074.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,143.73x = 277,311,021.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,311,021.31/18,143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,284.12

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