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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,352.24, 25,322.46 and 11,180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,352.24, 25,322.46 and 11,180.32 is: 15,426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,352.24 : 25,322.46 = 11,180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,352.24/25,322.46 = 11,180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,352.24x = 25,322.46 × 11,180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,352.24x = 283,113,205.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,113,205.99/18,352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,426.63

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