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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,885.96, 28,332.68 and 10,577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,885.96, 28,332.68 and 10,577.76 is: 15,868.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,885.96 : 28,332.68 = 10,577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,885.96/28,332.68 = 10,577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,885.96x = 28,332.68 × 10,577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,885.96x = 299,696,289.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,696,289.20/18,885.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,868.73

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