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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,199.57, 38,897.79 and 18,141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,199.57, 38,897.79 and 18,141.11 is: 25,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,199.57 : 38,897.79 = 18,141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,199.57/38,897.79 = 18,141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,199.57x = 38,897.79 × 18,141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,199.57x = 705,649,087.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,649,087.15/28,199.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,023.40

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