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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,192.60, 38,888.08 and 18,134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,192.60, 38,888.08 and 18,134.11 is: 25,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,192.60 : 38,888.08 = 18,134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,192.60/38,888.08 = 18,134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,192.60x = 38,888.08 × 18,134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,192.60x = 705,200,720.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,200,720.41/28,192.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,013.68

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