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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,197.57, 38,895.03 and 18,139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,197.57, 38,895.03 and 18,139.11 is: 25,020.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,197.57 : 38,895.03 = 18,139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,197.57/38,895.03 = 18,139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,197.57x = 38,895.03 × 18,139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,197.57x = 705,521,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,521,227.62/28,197.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,020.64

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