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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.29, 25,206.93 and 11,096.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.29, 25,206.93 and 11,096.73 is: 15,311.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.29 : 25,206.93 = 11,096.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.29/25,206.93 = 11,096.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.29x = 25,206.93 × 11,096.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.29x = 279,714,496.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,714,496.34/18,268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,311.48

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