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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,241.97, 25,170.36 and 11,163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,241.97, 25,170.36 and 11,163.38 is: 15,403.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,241.97 : 25,170.36 = 11,163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,241.97/25,170.36 = 11,163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,241.97x = 25,170.36 × 11,163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,241.97x = 280,986,293.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,986,293.42/18,241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,403.29

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