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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,777.72, 28,161.98 and 8,776.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,777.72, 28,161.98 and 8,776.15 is: 13,162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,777.72 : 28,161.98 = 8,776.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,777.72/28,161.98 = 8,776.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,777.72x = 28,161.98 × 8,776.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,777.72x = 247,153,679.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,153,679.40/18,777.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,162.07

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