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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,656,157.80, 22,005,231.90 and 8,278,865.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,656,157.80, 22,005,231.90 and 8,278,865.80 is: 12,430,158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656,157.80 : 22,005,231.90 = 8,278,865.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656,157.80/22,005,231.90 = 8,278,865.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656,157.80x = 22,005,231.90 × 8,278,865.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656,157.80x = 182,178,361,797,979
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,178,361,797,979/14,656,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,430,158.32

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