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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.12, 25,217.52 and 11,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.12, 25,217.52 and 11,101.80 is: 15,320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.12 : 25,217.52 = 11,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.12/25,217.52 = 11,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.12x = 25,217.52 × 11,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.12x = 279,959,863.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,959,863.54/18,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,320.86

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