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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,182.42, 25,093.64 and 11,113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,182.42, 25,093.64 and 11,113.55 is: 15,337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,182.42 : 25,093.64 = 11,113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,182.42/25,093.64 = 11,113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,182.42x = 25,093.64 × 11,113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,182.42x = 278,879,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,879,422.82/18,182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,337.86

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