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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.80, 25,248.54 and 11,219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.80, 25,248.54 and 11,219.64 is: 15,483.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.80 : 25,248.54 = 11,219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.80/25,248.54 = 11,219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.80x = 25,248.54 × 11,219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.80x = 283,279,529.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,279,529.33/18,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,483.31

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