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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.96, 25,114.33 and 11,028.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.96, 25,114.33 and 11,028.51 is: 15,220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.96 : 25,114.33 = 11,028.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.96/25,114.33 = 11,028.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.96x = 25,114.33 × 11,028.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.96x = 276,973,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,973,639.55/18,197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.04

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