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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,361.92, 25,331.16 and 11,285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,361.92, 25,331.16 and 11,285.76 is: 15,569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,361.92 : 25,331.16 = 11,285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,361.92/25,331.16 = 11,285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,361.92x = 25,331.16 × 11,285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,361.92x = 285,881,392.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,881,392.28/18,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,569.25

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