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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,178,847.85, 20,946,837.59 and 8,303,329.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,178,847.85, 20,946,837.59 and 8,303,329.91 is: 11,458,610.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,178,847.85 : 20,946,837.59 = 8,303,329.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,178,847.85/20,946,837.59 = 8,303,329.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,178,847.85x = 20,946,837.59 × 8,303,329.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,178,847.85x = 173,928,503,039,442.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,928,503,039,442.69/15,178,847.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,458,610.35

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