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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,213.98, 25,122.68 and 11,143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,213.98, 25,122.68 and 11,143.90 is: 15,370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,213.98 : 25,122.68 = 11,143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,213.98/25,122.68 = 11,143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,213.98x = 25,122.68 × 11,143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,213.98x = 279,964,633.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,964,633.65/18,213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,370.87

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