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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,209.60, 38,911.55 and 18,151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,209.60, 38,911.55 and 18,151.11 is: 25,037.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,209.60 : 38,911.55 = 18,151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,209.60/38,911.55 = 18,151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,209.60x = 38,911.55 × 18,151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,209.60x = 706,287,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,287,733.56/28,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,037.14

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