Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150,207.88, 20,893,440 and 11,842,939
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,150,207.88, 20,893,440 and 11,842,939 is: 16,332,431.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,150,207.88 : 20,893,440 = 11,842,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,150,207.88/20,893,440 = 11,842,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,150,207.88x = 20,893,440 × 11,842,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,150,207.88x = 247,439,735,420,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,439,735,420,160/15,150,207.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,332,431.70
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