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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,140,984.40, 22,711,476.60 and 13,971,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,140,984.40, 22,711,476.60 and 13,971,814.20 is: 20,957,721.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,140,984.40 : 22,711,476.60 = 13,971,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,140,984.40/22,711,476.60 = 13,971,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,140,984.40x = 22,711,476.60 × 13,971,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,140,984.40x = 317,320,531,262,847.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,320,531,262,847.75/15,140,984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,957,721.30

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