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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,193.52, 38,888.30 and 18,134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,193.52, 38,888.30 and 18,134.69 is: 25,013.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,193.52 : 38,888.30 = 18,134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,193.52/38,888.30 = 18,134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,193.52x = 38,888.30 × 18,134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,193.52x = 705,227,265.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,227,265.13/28,193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,013.81

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