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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,223.36, 25,161.72 and 11,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,223.36, 25,161.72 and 11,159.44 is: 15,408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,223.36 : 25,161.72 = 11,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,223.36/25,161.72 = 11,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,223.36x = 25,161.72 × 11,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,223.36x = 280,790,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,790,704.64/18,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,408.28

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