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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.76, 25,233.12 and 11,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.76, 25,233.12 and 11,217.20 is: 15,470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.76 : 25,233.12 = 11,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.76/25,233.12 = 11,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.76x = 25,233.12 × 11,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.76x = 283,044,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,044,953.66/18,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,470.52

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