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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,761.12, 28,116.84 and 9,977.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,761.12, 28,116.84 and 9,977.12 is: 14,952.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,761.12 : 28,116.84 = 9,977.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,761.12/28,116.84 = 9,977.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,761.12x = 28,116.84 × 9,977.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,761.12x = 280,525,086.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,525,086.70/18,761.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,952.47

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