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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.17, 25,133.31 and 11,142.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.17, 25,133.31 and 11,142.30 is: 15,377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.17 : 25,133.31 = 11,142.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.17/25,133.31 = 11,142.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.17x = 25,133.31 × 11,142.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.17x = 280,042,880.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,042,880.01/18,211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,377.53

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