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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,868.95, 28,314.36 and 7,773.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,868.95, 28,314.36 and 7,773.57 is: 11,664.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,868.95 : 28,314.36 = 7,773.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,868.95/28,314.36 = 7,773.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,868.95x = 28,314.36 × 7,773.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,868.95x = 220,103,659.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,103,659.47/18,868.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,664.86

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