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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,202.64, 25,131.72 and 11,406.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,202.64, 25,131.72 and 11,406.87 is: 15,749.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,202.64 : 25,131.72 = 11,406.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,202.64/25,131.72 = 11,406.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,202.64x = 25,131.72 × 11,406.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,202.64x = 286,674,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,674,262.92/18,202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,749.05

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