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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,731.39, 25,850.81 and 11,180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,731.39, 25,850.81 and 11,180.03 is: 15,429.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,731.39 : 25,850.81 = 11,180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,731.39/25,850.81 = 11,180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,731.39x = 25,850.81 × 11,180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,731.39x = 289,012,730.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,012,730.02/18,731.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,429.33

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