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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,181, 25,069.09 and 12,801.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,181, 25,069.09 and 12,801.71 is: 17,651.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,181 : 25,069.09 = 12,801.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,181/25,069.09 = 12,801.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,181x = 25,069.09 × 12,801.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,181x = 320,927,220.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,927,220.14/18,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,651.79

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