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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.48, 25,292.88 and 11,164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.48, 25,292.88 and 11,164.56 is: 15,400.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.48 : 25,292.88 = 11,164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.48/25,292.88 = 11,164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.48x = 25,292.88 × 11,164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.48x = 282,383,876.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,383,876.33/18,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,400.11

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