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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,140,966.40, 22,711,449.60 and 13,971,796.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,140,966.40, 22,711,449.60 and 13,971,796.20 is: 20,957,694.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,140,966.40 : 22,711,449.60 = 13,971,796.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,140,966.40/22,711,449.60 = 13,971,796.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,140,966.40x = 22,711,449.60 × 13,971,796.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,140,966.40x = 317,319,745,217,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,319,745,217,771.50/15,140,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,957,694.30

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