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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.44, 25,233.58 and 11,116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.44, 25,233.58 and 11,116.12 is: 15,338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.44 : 25,233.58 = 11,116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.44/25,233.58 = 11,116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.44x = 25,233.58 × 11,116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.44x = 280,499,503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,499,503.31/18,287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,338.37

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