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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,268,998.78, 18,427,412.58 and 9,996,202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,268,998.78, 18,427,412.58 and 9,996,202.77 is: 15,013,788.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,268,998.78 : 18,427,412.58 = 9,996,202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,268,998.78/18,427,412.58 = 9,996,202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,268,998.78x = 18,427,412.58 × 9,996,202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,268,998.78x = 184,204,152,676,128.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,204,152,676,128.81/12,268,998.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,013,788.49

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