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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,240.27, 25,172.09 and 11,071.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,240.27, 25,172.09 and 11,071.50 is: 15,278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,240.27 : 25,172.09 = 11,071.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,240.27/25,172.09 = 11,071.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,240.27x = 25,172.09 × 11,071.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,240.27x = 278,692,739.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,692,739.08/18,240.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,278.98

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