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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.97, 25,159.32 and 11,155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.97, 25,159.32 and 11,155.38 is: 15,392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.97 : 25,159.32 = 11,155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.97/25,159.32 = 11,155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.97x = 25,159.32 × 11,155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.97x = 280,661,775.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,661,775.14/18,233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,392.25

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