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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,196.84, 25,112.10 and 11,127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,196.84, 25,112.10 and 11,127.16 is: 15,355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,196.84 : 25,112.10 = 11,127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,196.84/25,112.10 = 11,127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,196.84x = 25,112.10 × 11,127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,196.84x = 279,426,354.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,426,354.64/18,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.76

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