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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,290.63, 25,223.60 and 11,121.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,290.63, 25,223.60 and 11,121.77 is: 15,337.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,290.63 : 25,223.60 = 11,121.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,290.63/25,223.60 = 11,121.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,290.63x = 25,223.60 × 11,121.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,290.63x = 280,530,896.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,530,896.05/18,290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,337.41

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