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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.36, 25,212.30 and 11,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.36, 25,212.30 and 11,007.60 is: 15,187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.36 : 25,212.30 = 11,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.36/25,212.30 = 11,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.36x = 25,212.30 × 11,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.36x = 277,526,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,526,913.48/18,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,187.51

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