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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,136.71, 25,031.39 and 11,067.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,136.71, 25,031.39 and 11,067.21 is: 15,274.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,136.71 : 25,031.39 = 11,067.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,136.71/25,031.39 = 11,067.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,136.71x = 25,031.39 × 11,067.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,136.71x = 277,027,594.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,027,594.39/18,136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,274.41

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