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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,214.29, 25,136.55 and 11,044.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,214.29, 25,136.55 and 11,044.41 is: 15,241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,214.29 : 25,136.55 = 11,044.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,214.29/25,136.55 = 11,044.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,214.29x = 25,136.55 × 11,044.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,214.29x = 277,618,364.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,618,364.19/18,214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,241.79

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