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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.84, 25,185.24 and 11,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.84, 25,185.24 and 11,180.16 is: 15,428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.84 : 25,185.24 = 11,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.84/25,185.24 = 11,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.84x = 25,185.24 × 11,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.84x = 281,575,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,575,012.84/18,249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,428.90

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