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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,777,383.98, 20,381,567.73 and 12,715,854.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,777,383.98, 20,381,567.73 and 12,715,854.24 is: 17,538,222.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,777,383.98 : 20,381,567.73 = 12,715,854.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,777,383.98/20,381,567.73 = 12,715,854.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,777,383.98x = 20,381,567.73 × 12,715,854.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,777,383.98x = 259,169,044,437,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,169,044,437,367.69/14,777,383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,538,222.24

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