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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117.80, 25,014.84 and 11,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117.80, 25,014.84 and 11,322.20 is: 15,632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117.80 : 25,014.84 = 11,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117.80/25,014.84 = 11,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117.80x = 25,014.84 × 11,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117.80x = 283,223,021.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,223,021.45/18,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,632.31

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