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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,982.77, 28,481.54 and 7,886.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,982.77, 28,481.54 and 7,886.67 is: 11,833.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,982.77 : 28,481.54 = 7,886.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,982.77/28,481.54 = 7,886.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,982.77x = 28,481.54 × 7,886.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,982.77x = 224,624,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,624,467.64/18,982.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,833.07

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