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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,913.52, 39,883.41 and 18,284.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,913.52, 39,883.41 and 18,284.70 is: 25,221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,913.52 : 39,883.41 = 18,284.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,913.52/39,883.41 = 18,284.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,913.52x = 39,883.41 × 18,284.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,913.52x = 729,256,186.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,256,186.83/28,913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,221.98

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