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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,356.22, 25,335.54 and 11,188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,356.22, 25,335.54 and 11,188.49 is: 15,442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,356.22 : 25,335.54 = 11,188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,356.22/25,335.54 = 11,188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,356.22x = 25,335.54 × 11,188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,356.22x = 283,466,309.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,466,309.26/18,356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,442.52

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