Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,718,258.68, 20,577,396.92 and 3,483,886
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,718,258.68, 20,577,396.92 and 3,483,886 is: 5,225,831.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,718,258.68 : 20,577,396.92 = 3,483,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,718,258.68/20,577,396.92 = 3,483,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,718,258.68x = 20,577,396.92 × 3,483,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,718,258.68x = 71,689,305,046,031.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,689,305,046,031.12/13,718,258.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,225,831.26
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