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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.36, 25,162.92 and 11,161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.36, 25,162.92 and 11,161.20 is: 15,399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.36 : 25,162.92 = 11,161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.36/25,162.92 = 11,161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.36x = 25,162.92 × 11,161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.36x = 280,848,382.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,848,382.70/18,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,399.62

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