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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.09, 25,232.52 and 11,214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.09, 25,232.52 and 11,214.41 is: 15,476.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.09 : 25,232.52 = 11,214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.09/25,232.52 = 11,214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.09x = 25,232.52 × 11,214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.09x = 282,967,824.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,967,824.61/18,284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.18

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