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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.28, 25,312.50 and 11,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.28, 25,312.50 and 11,270.16 is: 15,553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.28 : 25,312.50 = 11,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.28/25,312.50 = 11,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.28x = 25,312.50 × 11,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.28x = 285,275,925
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,275,925/18,341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,553.76

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