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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,253.72, 38,993.22 and 18,054.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,253.72, 38,993.22 and 18,054.09 is: 24,916.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,253.72 : 38,993.22 = 18,054.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,253.72/38,993.22 = 18,054.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,253.72x = 38,993.22 × 18,054.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,253.72x = 703,987,103.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,987,103.27/28,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,916.61

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