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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.77, 25,550.34 and 12,777.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.77, 25,550.34 and 12,777.27 is: 17,635.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.77 : 25,550.34 = 12,777.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.77/25,550.34 = 12,777.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.77x = 25,550.34 × 12,777.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.77x = 326,463,528.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,463,528.89/18,511.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,635.46

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