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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.26, 25,235.19 and 11,218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.26, 25,235.19 and 11,218.70 is: 15,472.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.26 : 25,235.19 = 11,218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.26/25,235.19 = 11,218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.26x = 25,235.19 × 11,218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.26x = 283,106,026.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,106,026.05/18,297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,472.59

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