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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,779,212.80, 20,619,830.40 and 12,001,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,779,212.80, 20,619,830.40 and 12,001,619.20 is: 17,959,759.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,779,212.80 : 20,619,830.40 = 12,001,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,779,212.80/20,619,830.40 = 12,001,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,779,212.80x = 20,619,830.40 × 12,001,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,779,212.80x = 247,471,352,429,383.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,471,352,429,383.66/13,779,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,959,759.82

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