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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,835,999.70, 20,698,012.35 and 12,156,383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,835,999.70, 20,698,012.35 and 12,156,383.70 is: 18,185,384.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,835,999.70 : 20,698,012.35 = 12,156,383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,835,999.70/20,698,012.35 = 12,156,383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,835,999.70x = 20,698,012.35 × 12,156,383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,835,999.70x = 251,612,979,953,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,612,979,953,938.69/13,835,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,185,384.90

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