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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,863.91, 28,296.14 and 7,177.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,863.91, 28,296.14 and 7,177.77 is: 10,766.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,863.91 : 28,296.14 = 7,177.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,863.91/28,296.14 = 7,177.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,863.91x = 28,296.14 × 7,177.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,863.91x = 203,103,148.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,103,148.92/18,863.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,766.76

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