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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,303.96, 25,256.94 and 11,228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,303.96, 25,256.94 and 11,228.88 is: 15,494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,303.96 : 25,256.94 = 11,228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,303.96/25,256.94 = 11,228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,303.96x = 25,256.94 × 11,228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,303.96x = 283,607,148.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,607,148.43/18,303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,494.31

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