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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.74, 25,127.73 and 11,135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.74, 25,127.73 and 11,135.58 is: 15,364.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.74 : 25,127.73 = 11,135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.74/25,127.73 = 11,135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.74x = 25,127.73 × 11,135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.74x = 279,811,847.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,811,847.63/18,211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,364.37

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