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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,242.64, 25,169.40 and 11,162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,242.64, 25,169.40 and 11,162.16 is: 15,400.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,242.64 : 25,169.40 = 11,162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,242.64/25,169.40 = 11,162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,242.64x = 25,169.40 × 11,162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,242.64x = 280,944,869.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,944,869.90/18,242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,400.45

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