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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.53, 25,243.58 and 11,124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.53, 25,243.58 and 11,124.25 is: 15,352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.53 : 25,243.58 = 11,124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.53/25,243.58 = 11,124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.53x = 25,243.58 × 11,124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.53x = 280,815,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,815,894.82/18,291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,352.24

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