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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,870.26, 28,289.12 and 7,770.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,870.26, 28,289.12 and 7,770.02 is: 11,648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,870.26 : 28,289.12 = 7,770.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,870.26/28,289.12 = 7,770.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,870.26x = 28,289.12 × 7,770.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,870.26x = 219,806,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,806,847.89/18,870.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,648.32

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