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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.92, 25,188.80 and 11,531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.92, 25,188.80 and 11,531.28 is: 15,915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.92 : 25,188.80 = 11,531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.92/25,188.80 = 11,531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.92x = 25,188.80 × 11,531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.92x = 290,459,105.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,459,105.66/18,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,915.64

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