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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.72, 25,233.39 and 11,215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.72, 25,233.39 and 11,215.04 is: 15,477.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.72 : 25,233.39 = 11,215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.72/25,233.39 = 11,215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.72x = 25,233.39 × 11,215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.72x = 282,993,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,993,352.02/18,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,477.04

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