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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942,211.72, 20,625,411.96 and 8,749,249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942,211.72, 20,625,411.96 and 8,749,249.17 is: 12,076,985.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942,211.72 : 20,625,411.96 = 8,749,249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942,211.72/20,625,411.96 = 8,749,249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942,211.72x = 20,625,411.96 × 8,749,249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942,211.72x = 180,456,868,471,938.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,456,868,471,938.09/14,942,211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,076,985.11

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