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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,875.20, 28,316.20 and 7,775.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,875.20, 28,316.20 and 7,775.82 is: 11,665.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,875.20 : 28,316.20 = 7,775.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,875.20/28,316.20 = 7,775.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,875.20x = 28,316.20 × 7,775.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,875.20x = 220,181,674.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,181,674.28/18,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,665.13

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