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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,882.06, 28,326.50 and 7,782.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,882.06, 28,326.50 and 7,782.57 is: 11,675.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,882.06 : 28,326.50 = 7,782.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,882.06/28,326.50 = 7,782.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,882.06x = 28,326.50 × 7,782.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,882.06x = 220,452,930.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,452,930.19/18,882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,675.26

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