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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,196.58, 38,893.64 and 18,138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,196.58, 38,893.64 and 18,138.12 is: 25,019.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,196.58 : 38,893.64 = 18,138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,196.58/38,893.64 = 18,138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,196.58x = 38,893.64 × 18,138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,196.58x = 705,457,509.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,457,509.56/28,196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,019.26

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