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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,180, 25,095.55 and 11,464.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,180, 25,095.55 and 11,464.29 is: 15,825.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,180 : 25,095.55 = 11,464.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,180/25,095.55 = 11,464.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,180x = 25,095.55 × 11,464.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,180x = 287,702,605.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,702,605.59/18,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,825.23

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