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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,159.27, 25,056.59 and 11,087.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,159.27, 25,056.59 and 11,087.97 is: 15,299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,159.27 : 25,056.59 = 11,087.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,159.27/25,056.59 = 11,087.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,159.27x = 25,056.59 × 11,087.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,159.27x = 277,826,662.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,826,662.78/18,159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,299.44

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