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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,165.51, 25,059.51 and 11,079.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,165.51, 25,059.51 and 11,079.63 is: 15,284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,165.51 : 25,059.51 = 11,079.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,165.51/25,059.51 = 11,079.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,165.51x = 25,059.51 × 11,079.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,165.51x = 277,650,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,650,098.78/18,165.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,284.46

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