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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,311.40, 25,271.63 and 11,141.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,311.40, 25,271.63 and 11,141.85 is: 15,376.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,311.40 : 25,271.63 = 11,141.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,311.40/25,271.63 = 11,141.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,311.40x = 25,271.63 × 11,141.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,311.40x = 281,572,791.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,572,791.56/18,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,376.91

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