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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.94, 25,241.79 and 11,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.94, 25,241.79 and 11,118.20 is: 15,344.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.94 : 25,241.79 = 11,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.94/25,241.79 = 11,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.94x = 25,241.79 × 11,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.94x = 280,643,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,643,185.06/18,289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,344.13

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