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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,023.84, 38,688.74 and 18,605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,023.84, 38,688.74 and 18,605.28 is: 25,685.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,023.84 : 38,688.74 = 18,605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,023.84/38,688.74 = 18,605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,023.84x = 38,688.74 × 18,605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,023.84x = 719,814,840.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,814,840.55/28,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,685.80

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