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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,215.80, 25,138.74 and 11,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,215.80, 25,138.74 and 11,140 is: 15,373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,215.80 : 25,138.74 = 11,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,215.80/25,138.74 = 11,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,215.80x = 25,138.74 × 11,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,215.80x = 280,045,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,045,563.60/18,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,373.77

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