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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,224.30, 38,952.56 and 18,015.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,224.30, 38,952.56 and 18,015.64 is: 24,863.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,224.30 : 38,952.56 = 18,015.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,224.30/38,952.56 = 18,015.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,224.30x = 38,952.56 × 18,015.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,224.30x = 701,755,298.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,755,298.04/28,224.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,863.51

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