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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.28, 25,303.12 and 11,257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.28, 25,303.12 and 11,257.68 is: 15,535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.28 : 25,303.12 = 11,257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.28/25,303.12 = 11,257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.28x = 25,303.12 × 11,257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.28x = 284,854,427.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,854,427.96/18,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,535.86

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