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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,143.68, 38,841 and 18,715.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,143.68, 38,841 and 18,715.28 is: 25,828.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,143.68 : 38,841 = 18,715.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,143.68/38,841 = 18,715.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,143.68x = 38,841 × 18,715.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,143.68x = 726,920,190.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,920,190.48/28,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,828.90

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