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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,218.97, 38,910.24 and 17,996.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,218.97, 38,910.24 and 17,996.37 is: 24,814.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,218.97 : 38,910.24 = 17,996.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,218.97/38,910.24 = 17,996.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,218.97x = 38,910.24 × 17,996.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,218.97x = 700,243,075.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,243,075.83/28,218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,814.62

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