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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171,512.88, 20,918,798.52 and 12,261,906.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171,512.88, 20,918,798.52 and 12,261,906.48 is: 16,906,972.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171,512.88 : 20,918,798.52 = 12,261,906.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171,512.88/20,918,798.52 = 12,261,906.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171,512.88x = 20,918,798.52 × 12,261,906.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171,512.88x = 256,504,351,126,202.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,504,351,126,202.41/15,171,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,906,972.51

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