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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,234, 25,164.77 and 11,159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,234, 25,164.77 and 11,159.06 is: 15,400.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,234 : 25,164.77 = 11,159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,234/25,164.77 = 11,159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,234x = 25,164.77 × 11,159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,234x = 280,814,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,814,996.70/18,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,400.63

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