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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211,285.96, 22,817,759.98 and 3,851,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211,285.96, 22,817,759.98 and 3,851,833 is: 5,777,959.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211,285.96 : 22,817,759.98 = 3,851,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211,285.96/22,817,759.98 = 3,851,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211,285.96x = 22,817,759.98 × 3,851,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211,285.96x = 87,890,200,877,043.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,890,200,877,043.34/15,211,285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,777,959.94

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