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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,454.96, 39,287.28 and 18,407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,454.96, 39,287.28 and 18,407.72 is: 25,415.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,454.96 : 39,287.28 = 18,407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,454.96/39,287.28 = 18,407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,454.96x = 39,287.28 × 18,407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,454.96x = 723,189,249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,189,249.80/28,454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,415.23

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