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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,125.20, 25,008.36 and 11,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,125.20, 25,008.36 and 11,053.20 is: 15,250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,125.20 : 25,008.36 = 11,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,125.20/25,008.36 = 11,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,125.20x = 25,008.36 × 11,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,125.20x = 276,422,404.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,422,404.75/18,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,250.72

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