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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,022.84, 38,687.36 and 18,604.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,022.84, 38,687.36 and 18,604.28 is: 25,684.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,022.84 : 38,687.36 = 18,604.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,022.84/38,687.36 = 18,604.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,022.84x = 38,687.36 × 18,604.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,022.84x = 719,750,477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,750,477.90/28,022.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,684.42

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