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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,475.68, 25,496.16 and 11,022.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,475.68, 25,496.16 and 11,022.24 is: 15,210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,475.68 : 25,496.16 = 11,022.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,475.68/25,496.16 = 11,022.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,475.68x = 25,496.16 × 11,022.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,475.68x = 281,024,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,024,794.60/18,475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,210.53

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