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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,147.23, 38,849.68 and 18,589.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,147.23, 38,849.68 and 18,589.02 is: 25,657.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,147.23 : 38,849.68 = 18,589.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,147.23/38,849.68 = 18,589.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,147.23x = 38,849.68 × 18,589.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,147.23x = 722,177,478.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,177,478.51/28,147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,657.14

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