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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,874.96, 28,323.36 and 7,779.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,874.96, 28,323.36 and 7,779.58 is: 11,673.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,874.96 : 28,323.36 = 7,779.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,874.96/28,323.36 = 7,779.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,874.96x = 28,323.36 × 7,779.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,874.96x = 220,343,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,343,844.99/18,874.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,673.87

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