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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.72, 28,287.72 and 7,780.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.72, 28,287.72 and 7,780.08 is: 11,665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.72 : 28,287.72 = 7,780.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.72/28,287.72 = 7,780.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.72x = 28,287.72 × 7,780.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.72x = 220,080,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,080,724.62/18,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,665.64

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