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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.16, 25,142.04 and 11,138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.16, 25,142.04 and 11,138.28 is: 15,366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.16 : 25,142.04 = 11,138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.16/25,142.04 = 11,138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.16x = 25,142.04 × 11,138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.16x = 280,039,081.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,039,081.29/18,224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,366.36

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