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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.76, 25,034.43 and 11,422.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.76, 25,034.43 and 11,422.71 is: 15,756.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.76 : 25,034.43 = 11,422.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.76/25,034.43 = 11,422.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.76x = 25,034.43 × 11,422.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.76x = 285,961,033.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,961,033.91/18,148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,756.51

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