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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,311.90, 25,272.30 and 11,142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,311.90, 25,272.30 and 11,142.32 is: 15,377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,311.90 : 25,272.30 = 11,142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,311.90/25,272.30 = 11,142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,311.90x = 25,272.30 × 11,142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,311.90x = 281,592,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,592,116.92/18,311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,377.55

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