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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,160.27, 25,057.96 and 11,088.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,160.27, 25,057.96 and 11,088.97 is: 15,300.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160.27 : 25,057.96 = 11,088.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160.27/25,057.96 = 11,088.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160.27x = 25,057.96 × 11,088.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160.27x = 277,866,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,866,966.70/18,160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,300.82

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