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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.84, 25,113.48 and 11,128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.84, 25,113.48 and 11,128.16 is: 15,357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.84 : 25,113.48 = 11,128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.84/25,113.48 = 11,128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.84x = 25,113.48 × 11,128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.84x = 279,466,823.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,466,823.60/18,197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,357.14

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