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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.92, 25,042.32 and 11,071.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.92, 25,042.32 and 11,071.92 is: 15,279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.92 : 25,042.32 = 11,071.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.92/25,042.32 = 11,071.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.92x = 25,042.32 × 11,071.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.92x = 277,266,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,266,563.65/18,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,279.83

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