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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,143.97, 25,041.41 and 11,074.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,143.97, 25,041.41 and 11,074.50 is: 15,284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,143.97 : 25,041.41 = 11,074.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,143.97/25,041.41 = 11,074.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,143.97x = 25,041.41 × 11,074.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,143.97x = 277,321,095.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,321,095.05/18,143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,284.48

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