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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,231.67, 25,161.60 and 11,162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,231.67, 25,161.60 and 11,162.80 is: 15,405.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,231.67 : 25,161.60 = 11,162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,231.67/25,161.60 = 11,162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,231.67x = 25,161.60 × 11,162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,231.67x = 280,873,908.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,873,908.48/18,231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,405.82

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