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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,151.55, 38,855.70 and 18,593.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,151.55, 38,855.70 and 18,593.15 is: 25,662.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,151.55 : 38,855.70 = 18,593.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,151.55/38,855.70 = 18,593.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,151.55x = 38,855.70 × 18,593.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,151.55x = 722,449,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,449,664.18/28,151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,662.87

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