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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.24, 25,051.42 and 11,081.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.24, 25,051.42 and 11,081.76 is: 15,294.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.24 : 25,051.42 = 11,081.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.24/25,051.42 = 11,081.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.24x = 25,051.42 × 11,081.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.24x = 277,613,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,613,824.10/18,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,294.48

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