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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,170.44, 25,070.74 and 11,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,170.44, 25,070.74 and 11,094.28 is: 15,307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,170.44 : 25,070.74 = 11,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,170.44/25,070.74 = 11,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,170.44x = 25,070.74 × 11,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,170.44x = 278,141,891.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,141,891.18/18,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,307.38

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