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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,827.08, 28,238.46 and 4,977.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,827.08, 28,238.46 and 4,977.16 is: 7,465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,827.08 : 28,238.46 = 4,977.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,827.08/28,238.46 = 4,977.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,827.08x = 28,238.46 × 4,977.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,827.08x = 140,547,333.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,547,333.57/18,827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.17

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