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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.94, 25,089.63 and 11,107.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.94, 25,089.63 and 11,107.71 is: 15,329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.94 : 25,089.63 = 11,107.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.94/25,089.63 = 11,107.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.94x = 25,089.63 × 11,107.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.94x = 278,688,334.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,688,334.05/18,179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.44

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