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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,325.28, 25,304.68 and 11,530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,325.28, 25,304.68 and 11,530.64 is: 15,922.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,325.28 : 25,304.68 = 11,530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,325.28/25,304.68 = 11,530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,325.28x = 25,304.68 × 11,530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,325.28x = 291,779,155.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,779,155.40/18,325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,922.22

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