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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,177.20, 38,896.20 and 18,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,177.20, 38,896.20 and 18,106.20 is: 24,994.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,177.20 : 38,896.20 = 18,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,177.20/38,896.20 = 18,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,177.20x = 38,896.20 × 18,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,177.20x = 704,262,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,262,376.44/28,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.05

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