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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,174.32, 25,080.80 and 11,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,174.32, 25,080.80 and 11,004.16 is: 15,185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,174.32 : 25,080.80 = 11,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,174.32/25,080.80 = 11,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,174.32x = 25,080.80 × 11,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,174.32x = 275,993,136.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,993,136.13/18,174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,185.89

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