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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,202.62, 25,120.62 and 11,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,202.62, 25,120.62 and 11,127 is: 15,355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,202.62 : 25,120.62 = 11,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,202.62/25,120.62 = 11,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,202.62x = 25,120.62 × 11,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,202.62x = 279,517,138.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,517,138.74/18,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.87

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