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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.11, 25,227.14 and 11,213.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.11, 25,227.14 and 11,213.67 is: 15,475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.11 : 25,227.14 = 11,213.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.11/25,227.14 = 11,213.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.11x = 25,227.14 × 11,213.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.11x = 282,888,766.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,888,766.94/18,280.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.22

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