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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.46, 25,185.90 and 11,177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.46, 25,185.90 and 11,177.38 is: 15,423.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.46 : 25,185.90 = 11,177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.46/25,185.90 = 11,177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.46x = 25,185.90 × 11,177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.46x = 281,512,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,512,374.94/18,252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.26

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