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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,136.11, 25,029.63 and 12,180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,136.11, 25,029.63 and 12,180.18 is: 16,809.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,136.11 : 25,029.63 = 12,180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,136.11/25,029.63 = 12,180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,136.11x = 25,029.63 × 12,180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,136.11x = 304,865,398.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,865,398.73/18,136.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,809.86

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