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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,572.16, 25,627.89 and 11,017.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,572.16, 25,627.89 and 11,017.22 is: 15,202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,572.16 : 25,627.89 = 11,017.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,572.16/25,627.89 = 11,017.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,572.16x = 25,627.89 × 11,017.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,572.16x = 282,348,102.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,348,102.27/18,572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,202.76

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