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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.36, 25,273.84 and 11,245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.36, 25,273.84 and 11,245.36 is: 15,522.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.36 : 25,273.84 = 11,245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.36/25,273.84 = 11,245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.36x = 25,273.84 × 11,245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.36x = 284,213,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,213,429.38/18,309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,522.85

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