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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,152.68, 25,053.48 and 11,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,152.68, 25,053.48 and 11,083.24 is: 15,296.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152.68 : 25,053.48 = 11,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152.68/25,053.48 = 11,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152.68x = 25,053.48 × 11,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152.68x = 277,673,731.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,673,731.68/18,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,296.57

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