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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228, 25,148.88 and 11,150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228, 25,148.88 and 11,150.88 is: 15,384.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228 : 25,148.88 = 11,150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228/25,148.88 = 11,150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228x = 25,148.88 × 11,150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228x = 280,432,143.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,432,143.01/18,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,384.69

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