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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,321.57, 25,285.59 and 11,151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,321.57, 25,285.59 and 11,151.99 is: 15,390.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,321.57 : 25,285.59 = 11,151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,321.57/25,285.59 = 11,151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,321.57x = 25,285.59 × 11,151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,321.57x = 281,984,646.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,984,646.82/18,321.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,390.86

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