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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,253.39, 25,187.93 and 11,087.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,253.39, 25,187.93 and 11,087.23 is: 15,299.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,253.39 : 25,187.93 = 11,087.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,253.39/25,187.93 = 11,087.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,253.39x = 25,187.93 × 11,087.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,253.39x = 279,264,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,264,373.13/18,253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,299.32

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