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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,206.22, 38,942.28 and 18,152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,206.22, 38,942.28 and 18,152.14 is: 25,061.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,206.22 : 38,942.28 = 18,152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,206.22/38,942.28 = 18,152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,206.22x = 38,942.28 × 18,152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,206.22x = 706,885,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,885,603.18/28,206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,061.34

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