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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.59, 25,226.30 and 11,209.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.59, 25,226.30 and 11,209.91 is: 15,469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.59 : 25,226.30 = 11,209.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.59/25,226.30 = 11,209.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.59x = 25,226.30 × 11,209.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.59x = 282,784,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,784,496.58/18,279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,469.96

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