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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.71, 25,185.80 and 11,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.71, 25,185.80 and 11,082.24 is: 15,295.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.71 : 25,185.80 = 11,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.71/25,185.80 = 11,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.71x = 25,185.80 × 11,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.71x = 279,115,080.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,115,080.19/18,248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,295.06

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