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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,507,053.55, 20,005,993.24 and 9,281,715.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,507,053.55, 20,005,993.24 and 9,281,715.28 is: 12,799,975.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,507,053.55 : 20,005,993.24 = 9,281,715.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,507,053.55/20,005,993.24 = 9,281,715.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,507,053.55x = 20,005,993.24 × 9,281,715.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,507,053.55x = 185,689,933,186,599.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,689,933,186,599.16/14,507,053.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799,975.72

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