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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,225.58, 25,157.52 and 11,332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,225.58, 25,157.52 and 11,332.14 is: 15,642.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,225.58 : 25,157.52 = 11,332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,225.58/25,157.52 = 11,332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,225.58x = 25,157.52 × 11,332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,225.58x = 285,088,538.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,088,538.69/18,225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,642.22

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