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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,190.78, 25,106.28 and 11,480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,190.78, 25,106.28 and 11,480.06 is: 15,844.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,190.78 : 25,106.28 = 11,480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,190.78/25,106.28 = 11,480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,190.78x = 25,106.28 × 11,480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,190.78x = 288,221,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,221,600.78/18,190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,844.38

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