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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,208.72, 25,124.88 and 11,482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,208.72, 25,124.88 and 11,482.72 is: 15,844.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,208.72 : 25,124.88 = 11,482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,208.72/25,124.88 = 11,482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,208.72x = 25,124.88 × 11,482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,208.72x = 288,501,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,501,962.07/18,208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,844.16

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