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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.29, 28,303.85 and 7,777.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.29, 28,303.85 and 7,777.20 is: 11,668.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.29 : 28,303.85 = 7,777.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.29/28,303.85 = 7,777.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.29x = 28,303.85 × 7,777.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.29x = 220,124,702.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,124,702.22/18,865.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.24

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