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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,522.88, 27,775.91 and 7,987.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,522.88, 27,775.91 and 7,987.92 is: 11,978.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,522.88 : 27,775.91 = 7,987.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,522.88/27,775.91 = 7,987.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,522.88x = 27,775.91 × 7,987.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,522.88x = 221,871,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,871,662.82/18,522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,978.25

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