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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,395.84, 25,385.98 and 11,224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,395.84, 25,385.98 and 11,224.12 is: 15,489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,395.84 : 25,385.98 = 11,224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,395.84/25,385.98 = 11,224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,395.84x = 25,385.98 × 11,224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,395.84x = 284,935,285.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,935,285.84/18,395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,489.12

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