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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,152.72, 38,815.47 and 18,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,152.72, 38,815.47 and 18,063.36 is: 24,904.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,152.72 : 38,815.47 = 18,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,152.72/38,815.47 = 18,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,152.72x = 38,815.47 × 18,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,152.72x = 701,137,808.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,137,808.18/28,152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,904.80

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