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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060,172.52, 20,783,167.98 and 8,184,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060,172.52, 20,783,167.98 and 8,184,656 is: 11,294,895.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060,172.52 : 20,783,167.98 = 8,184,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060,172.52/20,783,167.98 = 8,184,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060,172.52x = 20,783,167.98 × 8,184,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060,172.52x = 170,103,080,506,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,103,080,506,514.88/15,060,172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,294,895.88

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