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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.14, 25,220.21 and 11,010.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.14, 25,220.21 and 11,010.17 is: 15,187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.14 : 25,220.21 = 11,010.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.14/25,220.21 = 11,010.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.14x = 25,220.21 × 11,010.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.14x = 277,678,807.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,678,807.54/18,283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,187.70

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