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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.51, 25,038.81 and 11,064.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.51, 25,038.81 and 11,064.63 is: 15,263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.51 : 25,038.81 = 11,064.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.51/25,038.81 = 11,064.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.51x = 25,038.81 × 11,064.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.51x = 277,045,168.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,045,168.29/18,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,263.77

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