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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,208.68, 25,129.86 and 11,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,208.68, 25,129.86 and 11,139.80 is: 15,374.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,208.68 : 25,129.86 = 11,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,208.68/25,129.86 = 11,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,208.68x = 25,129.86 × 11,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,208.68x = 279,941,614.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,941,614.43/18,208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,374.08

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