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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966,228.70, 22,416,165.45 and 5,986,158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966,228.70, 22,416,165.45 and 5,986,158.30 is: 8,965,967.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966,228.70 : 22,416,165.45 = 5,986,158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966,228.70/22,416,165.45 = 5,986,158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966,228.70x = 22,416,165.45 × 5,986,158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966,228.70x = 134,186,714,862,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,186,714,862,690.72/14,966,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,965,967.15

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