Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901,703.56, 20,559,726 and 8,702,277.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,901,703.56, 20,559,726 and 8,702,277.84 is: 12,006,442.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,901,703.56 : 20,559,726 = 8,702,277.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,901,703.56/20,559,726 = 8,702,277.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,901,703.56x = 20,559,726 × 8,702,277.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,901,703.56x = 178,916,447,966,271.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,916,447,966,271.84/14,901,703.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,006,442.57
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