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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.84, 25,245.96 and 11,224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.84, 25,245.96 and 11,224.16 is: 15,489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.84 : 25,245.96 = 11,224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.84/25,245.96 = 11,224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.84x = 25,245.96 × 11,224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.84x = 283,364,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,364,694.39/18,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,489.62

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