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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,213.76, 25,136.07 and 11,141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,213.76, 25,136.07 and 11,141.55 is: 15,376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,213.76 : 25,136.07 = 11,141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,213.76/25,136.07 = 11,141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,213.76x = 25,136.07 × 11,141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,213.76x = 280,054,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,054,801.60/18,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,376.00

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