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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,159.66, 25,061.40 and 11,088.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,159.66, 25,061.40 and 11,088.36 is: 15,302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,159.66 : 25,061.40 = 11,088.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,159.66/25,061.40 = 11,088.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,159.66x = 25,061.40 × 11,088.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,159.66x = 277,889,825.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,889,825.30/18,159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,302.59

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