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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,236.28, 25,153.60 and 11,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,236.28, 25,153.60 and 11,166.20 is: 15,401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,236.28 : 25,153.60 = 11,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,236.28/25,153.60 = 11,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,236.28x = 25,153.60 × 11,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,236.28x = 280,870,128.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,870,128.32/18,236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.72

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