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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,112.83, 25,037.53 and 15,111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,112.83, 25,037.53 and 15,111.18 is: 20,888.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,112.83 : 25,037.53 = 15,111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,112.83/25,037.53 = 15,111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,112.83x = 25,037.53 × 15,111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,112.83x = 378,346,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,346,622.59/18,112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,888.32

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