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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,872.99, 28,312.89 and 7,773.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,872.99, 28,312.89 and 7,773.62 is: 11,661.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,872.99 : 28,312.89 = 7,773.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,872.99/28,312.89 = 7,773.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,872.99x = 28,312.89 × 7,773.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,872.99x = 220,093,506.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,093,506.40/18,872.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,661.83

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