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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.34, 25,342.90 and 10,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.34, 25,342.90 and 10,811 is: 14,919.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.34 : 25,342.90 = 10,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.34/25,342.90 = 10,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.34x = 25,342.90 × 10,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.34x = 273,982,091.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,982,091.90/18,364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,919.25

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