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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,987,250.04, 20,682,783 and 9,189,228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,987,250.04, 20,682,783 and 9,189,228.72 is: 12,681,367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,987,250.04 : 20,682,783 = 9,189,228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,987,250.04/20,682,783 = 9,189,228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,987,250.04x = 20,682,783 × 9,189,228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,987,250.04x = 190,058,823,553,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,058,823,553,127.78/14,987,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,681,367.37

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