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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666.56, 28,000.38 and 6,977.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666.56, 28,000.38 and 6,977.54 is: 10,466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666.56 : 28,000.38 = 6,977.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666.56/28,000.38 = 6,977.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666.56x = 28,000.38 × 6,977.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666.56x = 195,373,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,373,771.47/18,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.51

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