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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,139.50, 25,036.83 and 11,071.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,139.50, 25,036.83 and 11,071.89 is: 15,281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,139.50 : 25,036.83 = 11,071.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,139.50/25,036.83 = 11,071.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,139.50x = 25,036.83 × 11,071.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,139.50x = 277,205,027.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,205,027.71/18,139.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,281.85

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