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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,155.49, 25,051.64 and 11,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,155.49, 25,051.64 and 11,348.72 is: 15,659.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,155.49 : 25,051.64 = 11,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,155.49/25,051.64 = 11,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,155.49x = 25,051.64 × 11,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,155.49x = 284,303,922.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,303,922.64/18,155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,659.39

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