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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.66, 25,164.47 and 11,065.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.66, 25,164.47 and 11,065.61 is: 15,268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.66 : 25,164.47 = 11,065.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.66/25,164.47 = 11,065.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.66x = 25,164.47 × 11,065.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.66x = 278,460,301.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,460,301.45/18,237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,268.43

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