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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,878.26, 28,316.93 and 7,777.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,878.26, 28,316.93 and 7,777.26 is: 11,665.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,878.26 : 28,316.93 = 7,777.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,878.26/28,316.93 = 7,777.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,878.26x = 28,316.93 × 7,777.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,878.26x = 220,228,127.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,228,127.01/18,878.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,665.70

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