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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,187.87, 25,098.96 and 11,114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,187.87, 25,098.96 and 11,114.29 is: 15,337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,187.87 : 25,098.96 = 11,114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,187.87/25,098.96 = 11,114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,187.87x = 25,098.96 × 11,114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,187.87x = 278,957,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,957,120.14/18,187.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,337.54

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