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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,125.83, 25,017.06 and 11,827.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,125.83, 25,017.06 and 11,827.27 is: 16,323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,125.83 : 25,017.06 = 11,827.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,125.83/25,017.06 = 11,827.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,125.83x = 25,017.06 × 11,827.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,125.83x = 295,883,523.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,883,523.23/18,125.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,323.86

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