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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,214.56, 25,136.46 and 11,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,214.56, 25,136.46 and 11,044.44 is: 15,241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,214.56 : 25,136.46 = 11,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,214.56/25,136.46 = 11,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,214.56x = 25,136.46 × 11,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,214.56x = 277,618,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,618,124.28/18,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,241.55

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