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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.54, 25,241.49 and 11,216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.54, 25,241.49 and 11,216.82 is: 15,478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.54 : 25,241.49 = 11,216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.54/25,241.49 = 11,216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.54x = 25,241.49 × 11,216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.54x = 283,129,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,129,249.86/18,291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,478.70

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