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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,175.88, 25,083.11 and 11,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,175.88, 25,083.11 and 11,106.20 is: 15,326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,175.88 : 25,083.11 = 11,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,175.88/25,083.11 = 11,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,175.88x = 25,083.11 × 11,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,175.88x = 278,578,036.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,578,036.28/18,175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.80

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