Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947,849.32, 20,628,032 and 8,072,331
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,947,849.32, 20,628,032 and 8,072,331 is: 11,139,816.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,947,849.32 : 20,628,032 = 8,072,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,947,849.32/20,628,032 = 8,072,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,947,849.32x = 20,628,032 × 8,072,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,947,849.32x = 166,516,302,182,592 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,516,302,182,592/14,947,849.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,139,816.75
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