Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,757,184, 20,364,913.92 and 8,318,656
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,757,184, 20,364,913.92 and 8,318,656 is: 11,479,745.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,757,184 : 20,364,913.92 = 8,318,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,757,184/20,364,913.92 = 8,318,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,757,184x = 20,364,913.92 × 8,318,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,757,184x = 169,408,713,370,091.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,408,713,370,091.53/14,757,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,479,745.28
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