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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.34, 25,249.41 and 11,226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.34, 25,249.41 and 11,226.66 is: 15,493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.34 : 25,249.41 = 11,226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.34/25,249.41 = 11,226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.34x = 25,249.41 × 11,226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.34x = 283,466,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,466,541.27/18,296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.07

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