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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,355.28, 25,331.82 and 11,283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,355.28, 25,331.82 and 11,283.44 is: 15,572.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,355.28 : 25,331.82 = 11,283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,355.28/25,331.82 = 11,283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,355.28x = 25,331.82 × 11,283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,355.28x = 285,830,071.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,830,071.06/18,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,572.09

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