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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228, 25,147.44 and 11,511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228, 25,147.44 and 11,511.12 is: 15,880.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228 : 25,147.44 = 11,511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228/25,147.44 = 11,511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228x = 25,147.44 × 11,511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228x = 289,475,199.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,475,199.53/18,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,880.80

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