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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.56, 28,305.96 and 7,777.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.56, 28,305.96 and 7,777.80 is: 11,669.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.56 : 28,305.96 = 7,777.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.56/28,305.96 = 7,777.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.56x = 28,305.96 × 7,777.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.56x = 220,158,095.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,158,095.69/18,865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,669.84

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