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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.57, 25,243.66 and 11,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.57, 25,243.66 and 11,131.68 is: 15,355.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.57 : 25,243.66 = 11,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.57/25,243.66 = 11,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.57x = 25,243.66 × 11,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.57x = 281,004,345.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,004,345.15/18,299.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.79

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