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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.78, 25,182.09 and 11,172.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.78, 25,182.09 and 11,172.78 is: 15,419.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.78 : 25,182.09 = 11,172.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.78/25,182.09 = 11,172.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.78x = 25,182.09 × 11,172.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.78x = 281,353,951.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,353,951.51/18,246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,419.38

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