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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,440, 25,449.12 and 11,366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,440, 25,449.12 and 11,366.24 is: 15,686.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,440 : 25,449.12 = 11,366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,440/25,449.12 = 11,366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,440x = 25,449.12 × 11,366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,440x = 289,260,805.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,260,805.71/18,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,686.59

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