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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,399.60, 25,384.62 and 11,227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,399.60, 25,384.62 and 11,227.08 is: 15,489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,399.60 : 25,384.62 = 11,227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,399.60/25,384.62 = 11,227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,399.60x = 25,384.62 × 11,227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,399.60x = 284,995,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,995,159.51/18,399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,489.20

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