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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,223.20, 25,162.92 and 11,519.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,223.20, 25,162.92 and 11,519.64 is: 15,906.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,223.20 : 25,162.92 = 11,519.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,223.20/25,162.92 = 11,519.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,223.20x = 25,162.92 × 11,519.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,223.20x = 289,867,779.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,867,779.75/18,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,906.52

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