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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.52, 25,072.78 and 11,093.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.52, 25,072.78 and 11,093.96 is: 15,309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.52 : 25,072.78 = 11,093.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.52/25,072.78 = 11,093.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.52x = 25,072.78 × 11,093.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.52x = 278,156,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,156,418.41/18,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,309.80

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